Formula
Formula (medicine)
Formula (pronounced: /ˈfɔːrmjʊlə/) is a term used in medicine to describe a fixed way of doing something or a list of ingredients for making a medication. The term originates from the Latin word "formula", which means "small form" or "rule".
Etymology
The term "formula" comes from the Latin word "formula", which was used to refer to a small pattern or a rule. In the context of medicine, it refers to a specific combination of ingredients used to create a medication or a specific method of treatment.
Related Terms
- Prescription: A written order from a physician or other licensed health care provider that instructs a pharmacist to provide a specific medication for a patient.
- Dosage: The amount of medication that is prescribed to be taken at one time.
- Pharmaceutical: Relating to the preparation, use, or sale of medicinal drugs.
- Therapy: Treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder.
- Treatment: The management and care of a patient to combat disease or disorder.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Formula
- Wikipedia's article - Formula
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