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Once
Once (pronounced: /wʌns/), is an English term used to denote the occurrence of an event or action for a single time. The term is derived from the Old English word 'anes', which means 'one time' or 'once'.
Usage
In medical terminology, 'once' is often used to prescribe the frequency of medication or treatment. For example, a doctor may instruct a patient to take a certain medication 'once' a day.
Related Terms
- Twice: This term is used to denote the occurrence of an event or action two times. In medical prescriptions, 'twice' is often used to instruct a patient to take a certain medication two times a day.
- Thrice: This term is used to denote the occurrence of an event or action three times. In medical prescriptions, 'thrice' is often used to instruct a patient to take a certain medication three times a day.
- Dosage: This term refers to the size or frequency of a dose of a medicine or drug. 'Once' is often used in determining the dosage of a medication.
- Prescription: This is a health-care program implemented by a physician or other qualified health care practitioner in the form of instructions that govern the plan of care for an individual patient.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Once
- Wikipedia's article - Once
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