Quarterly
Quarterly
Quarterly (/ˈkwɔːrtərli/), from the Latin quartarius meaning "fourth", is a term used in various fields, including finance, publishing, and medicine, to denote something that occurs or is calculated four times a year, or every three months.
Etymology
The term "quarterly" originates from the Latin quartarius, which means "fourth". This is derived from quartus, the Latin word for "four". The suffix "-ly" is from Old English -lice, which means "in the manner of".
In Medicine
In medicine, quarterly often refers to the frequency of medical check-ups, tests, or treatments that are scheduled to occur every three months. This can be particularly relevant in chronic disease management, where regular monitoring is essential.
For example, a patient with diabetes may have a quarterly HbA1c test to monitor their blood glucose control. Similarly, a patient on long-term anticoagulation therapy may require quarterly INR testing to ensure their medication dosage is appropriate.
Related Terms
- Biannual: Occurring twice a year.
- Biennial: Occurring every two years.
- Annual: Occurring once a year.
- Monthly: Occurring once a month.
- Weekly: Occurring once a week.
- Daily: Occurring once a day.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Quarterly
- Wikipedia's article - Quarterly
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