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Develop

Develop (pronounced deh-vel-op, from the French développer, meaning "to unfold") is a term used in various fields, including medicine, to describe the process of growth or progression. In a medical context, it often refers to the progression of a disease or condition, or the growth and maturation of an organism or its parts.

Medical Usage

In medicine, the term "develop" is used to describe the progression of a disease or condition. For example, a patient may "develop" symptoms, or a disease may "develop" over time. This can refer to the onset of new symptoms, the worsening of existing symptoms, or the progression of a disease from a less severe to a more severe state.

Related Terms

  • Development: The process of growth and maturation in an organism or its parts.
  • Developmental biology: The study of the process by which organisms grow and develop.
  • Developmental disorder: A group of psychiatric conditions originating in childhood that involve serious impairment in different areas.
  • Developmental milestone: An ability or skill that most children can do at a certain age range.

Etymology

The term "develop" comes from the French développer, which means "to unfold". It was first used in the English language in the 18th century, and its use in a medical context dates back to the 19th century.

Pronunciation

Develop is pronounced as deh-vel-op.

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