Might
Might
Might (/maɪt/) is a term often used in the medical field to describe the potential or power to do something. It is derived from the Old English word 'miht', which means 'may' or 'might'.
Etymology
The term 'might' originates from the Old English 'miht', which is derived from the Proto-Germanic '*mahtiz'. The term has been used in the English language since the 12th century and has evolved over time to its current usage.
Usage in Medical Context
In a medical context, 'might' is often used to express the potential or possibility of a certain outcome or effect. For example, a doctor might say, "This medication might cause side effects," indicating that there is a possibility, but not a certainty, of side effects occurring.
Related Terms
- Probability: The likelihood or chance that a particular event will occur. In medicine, this term is often used to describe the likelihood of a patient developing a certain disease or condition.
- Possibility: A term used to describe something that may or may not happen or be true. In medicine, this term is often used to describe the potential outcomes of a treatment or procedure.
- Potential: In medicine, this term is often used to describe the capacity or ability of a treatment or procedure to produce a certain outcome.
- Power: In a medical context, this term is often used to describe the ability or capacity to do something, such as the power of a medication to treat a certain condition.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Might
- Wikipedia's article - Might
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