Minor

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Minor (Medicine)

Minor (pronunciation: /ˈmaɪnər/) is a term used in medicine to refer to a less severe condition or procedure. The term is derived from the Latin word 'minor', meaning 'smaller' or 'less'.

Etymology

The term 'minor' is derived from the Latin word 'minor', which means 'smaller' or 'less'. In the context of medicine, it is used to denote conditions, procedures, or injuries that are less severe or complex than others.

Related Terms

  • Major (Medicine): A term used to denote conditions, procedures, or injuries that are more severe or complex than minor ones.
  • Non-Invasive Procedures: Medical procedures that do not involve entering the body or breaking the skin.
  • Invasive Procedures: Medical procedures that involve entering the body, usually by cutting or puncturing the skin or by inserting instruments into the body.
  • Outpatient: A patient who receives medical treatment without being admitted to a hospital.
  • Inpatient: A patient who is admitted to a hospital for treatment that requires at least one overnight stay.

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