Nascent
Nascent
Nascent (/ˈnæsənt/; from Latin nascens, present participle of nasci "to be born") refers to the initial stage of a process, the birth or origination of something, or something coming into existence. In a medical context, it often refers to the early stages of a disease or condition.
Etymology
The term nascent originates from the Latin nascens, which is the present participle of nasci, meaning "to be born". It entered the English language in the late 16th century and is used to describe something in the process of being born or coming into existence.
Related Terms
- Embryonic: Pertaining to an embryo, the earliest stage of development in a multicellular organism.
- Gestation: The period of time between conception and birth during which an embryo or fetus develops.
- Incipient: In an initial stage; beginning to happen or develop.
- Inchoate: Just begun and so not fully formed or developed; rudimentary.
- Neonatal: Pertaining to newborn children (or other mammals), particularly in the first month after birth.
Usage in Medical Context
In a medical context, nascent is often used to describe the early stages of a disease or condition. For example, a nascent tumor is one that is just beginning to form. Similarly, nascent diabetes could refer to the initial stages of diabetes, before the disease has fully developed.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Nascent
- Wikipedia's article - Nascent
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