Century

Century (Medicine)

Century (pronounced: sen-chuh-ree) is not a term directly used in the field of medicine, but it is often used to denote a period of 100 years in the context of medical history, advancements, and epidemiology.

Etymology

The term "century" originates from the Latin word centuria, which means "one hundred".

Related Terms

• Epidemiology: The branch of medicine that deals with the incidence, distribution, and possible control of diseases and other factors relating to health. It often uses the term century to denote the time frame of certain disease outbreaks or health trends.

• Medical History: The historical account of practices and advancements in the field of medicine over a certain period, often divided into centuries.

• Medical Advancements: The progress and innovations made in the field of medicine. These advancements are often categorized by the century in which they occurred.

• Disease Outbreak: An occurrence of cases of disease in a population or area greater than normally expected. The term century is often used to denote the time frame of these outbreaks.

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Century
• Wikipedia's article - Century

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