Scheme
Scheme (Medicine)
Scheme (pronounced: skeem) is a term used in the field of medicine to refer to a systematic plan or arrangement for the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of a disease. The term is derived from the Greek word "skhema," which means shape or plan.
Etymology
The term "scheme" originates from the Latin word "schema," which was borrowed from the Greek word "skhema." In its original Greek context, "skhema" referred to a shape or plan. Over time, the term evolved to refer to a systematic plan or arrangement in various fields, including medicine.
Usage in Medicine
In medicine, a scheme can refer to a variety of systematic plans or arrangements. For example, a treatment scheme might outline the specific steps a healthcare provider should take to treat a particular disease. Similarly, a diagnostic scheme could provide a systematic approach to diagnosing a disease based on a patient's symptoms and medical history.
Some common types of schemes in medicine include:
- Treatment scheme: A systematic plan for treating a specific disease or condition.
- Diagnostic scheme: A systematic approach to diagnosing a disease based on a patient's symptoms and medical history.
- Prevention scheme: A plan designed to prevent the onset of a disease or condition.
Related Terms
- Plan: A detailed proposal for doing or achieving something. In medicine, this often refers to a treatment plan.
- System: A set of things working together as parts of a mechanism or an interconnecting network. In medicine, this can refer to the body's various systems (e.g., the nervous system, digestive system, etc.).
- Arrangement: The action, process, or result of arranging or being arranged. In medicine, this can refer to the arrangement of various components of a treatment or diagnostic plan.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Scheme
- Wikipedia's article - Scheme
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