Encore
Encore
Encore (/ɒnˈkɔːr/; from French encore, meaning 'again') is a term often used in the medical field, particularly in relation to surgical procedures. It refers to the repetition or recurrence of a medical condition or surgical procedure.
Etymology
The term 'encore' is derived from the French word of the same spelling, which translates to 'again' in English. It was first used in the medical context in the late 19th century.
Related Terms
- Recurrence: The return of a medical condition after a period of improvement.
- Relapse: A deterioration in someone's state of health after a temporary improvement.
- Reoperation: A second, third, or any subsequent operation performed on the same patient for the same condition.
- Revision surgery: Surgery performed to replace or compensate for a failed implant or to correct an unsuccessful surgery.
Usage in Medical Context
In the medical field, 'encore' is often used to describe a situation where a medical condition reoccurs or a surgical procedure needs to be repeated. For example, an 'encore' hernia is a hernia that has reappeared after surgical repair. Similarly, 'encore' surgery refers to a situation where a surgical procedure needs to be performed again due to the recurrence of the original condition or due to complications from the first surgery.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Encore
- Wikipedia's article - Encore
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