Commencement
Commencement
Commencement (/kəˈmɛnsmənt/), also known as graduation, is a term used in the medical field to denote the start or beginning of something, such as a treatment or a disease process. The term is derived from the Latin word 'cominitiare', which means 'to begin'.
Etymology
The term 'commencement' is derived from the Latin word 'cominitiare', which means 'to begin'. It is composed of two parts: 'com-', which means 'together', and '-initiare', which means 'to begin'. This term has been used in the English language since the 14th century.
Related Terms
- Inception: The establishment or starting point of an institution or activity.
- Onset: The beginning of something, especially something unpleasant.
- Outset: The start or beginning of something.
- Initiation: The action of beginning something.
Usage in Medical Field
In the medical field, 'commencement' is often used to denote the start or beginning of a treatment or a disease process. For example, the 'commencement of chemotherapy' refers to the start of chemotherapy treatment. Similarly, the 'commencement of symptoms' refers to the time when the symptoms of a disease first appear.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Commencement
- Wikipedia's article - Commencement
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