Delayed
Delayed
Delayed (/dɪˈleɪd/; from the Old English dǣlan, meaning "to divide") is a term often used in the medical field to describe a situation where a process or event occurs later than it should. This can refer to a wide range of situations, from delayed growth in a child to delayed healing in a wound.
Medical Usage
In a medical context, the term "delayed" is often used to describe a condition or symptom that does not occur at the expected time. This can be due to a variety of factors, including genetic conditions, environmental factors, or the presence of other medical conditions. For example, a child may experience delayed development if they do not reach certain milestones at the expected age. Similarly, a wound may heal more slowly than expected, resulting in delayed healing.
Related Terms
- Delayed onset muscle soreness: This is a condition characterized by muscle pain and stiffness that occurs several hours to days after strenuous exercise.
- Delayed sleep phase syndrome: This is a disorder in which a person's sleep is delayed by two or more hours beyond the socially acceptable or conventional bedtime.
- Delayed puberty: This is when a person does not start showing signs of puberty at the same age as their peers.
- Delayed hypersensitivity: This is a type of immune response that occurs several hours after exposure to an allergen.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Delayed
- Wikipedia's article - Delayed
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