Scrutiny
Scrutiny
Scrutiny (/ˈskruːtɪni/), from the Latin scrutinium, meaning "search, inquiry", is a thorough and detailed examination or inspection. It is often used in a medical context to refer to the careful examination of a patient's health condition or the detailed analysis of medical data.
Etymology
The term scrutiny originates from the Latin word scrutinium, which means "search" or "inquiry". It was first used in English in the late 15th century, and its meaning has remained relatively consistent since then.
Related Terms
- Examination: A detailed inspection or investigation.
- Inspection: The act of examining or reviewing.
- Analysis: Detailed examination of the elements or structure of something.
- Diagnosis: The identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.
- Investigation: The act or process of investigating; a careful search or examination in order to discover facts.
See Also
References
- Oxford English Dictionary, 2nd ed., s.v. "scrutiny."
- Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, s.v. "scrutiny."
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Scrutiny
- Wikipedia's article - Scrutiny
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