Easing
Easing (== Template:IPA
The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.
Etymology
The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.
Related Terms
- Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
- Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
- Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
- Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.
External links
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Easing is a term used in the medical field to describe the process of reducing pain or discomfort. The term is derived from the Old English word "ēasian", which means to alleviate or relieve.
Etymology
The term "easing" is derived from the Old English word "ēasian", which means to alleviate or relieve. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century.
Related Terms
- Analgesic: A type of medication that is used to relieve pain.
- Palliative Care: A specialized form of medical care for people with serious illnesses. It focuses on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of the illness.
- Therapy: The treatment of disease or disorders, as by some remedial, rehabilitating, or curative process.
- Relaxation Techniques: A type of therapy that can help a person to relax and ease pain or discomfort.
Usage in Medical Field
In the medical field, easing is often used to describe the process of reducing pain or discomfort. This can be achieved through various methods, such as medication, therapy, or relaxation techniques. For example, an analgesic may be prescribed to ease the pain of a patient with a serious illness. Similarly, a patient may undergo therapy or use relaxation techniques to ease the symptoms of a disorder or disease.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Easing
- Wikipedia's article - Easing
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski