Portion
Portion
Portion (/ˈpɔːrʃən/; from Latin portio, "share") is a term used in the medical field to refer to a part of something, such as a part of the body or a part of a treatment plan.
Etymology
The term portion originates from the Latin word portio, which means "share". It was first used in the English language in the 14th century.
Related Terms
- Dose: A specific quantity of a therapeutic agent, such as medicine, prescribed to be taken at one time or at stated intervals.
- Segment: A part of an organ or other structure that is separated from the whole by a boundary.
- Section: A distinct part or subdivision of a writing, as of a newspaper, legal code, chapter, etc.
- Fraction: A numerical quantity that is not a whole number, used in medicine to represent a part of a whole organ or function.
Usage in Medicine
In medicine, the term portion is often used to describe a part of the body or a part of a treatment plan. For example, a doctor may refer to a "portion of the lung" when discussing a patient's lung cancer. Similarly, a treatment plan may be divided into portions, with each portion representing a different aspect of the patient's care.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Portion
- Wikipedia's article - Portion
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