Serendipity
Serendipity
Serendipity (pronunciation: /ˌserənˈdipədē/) is a term often used in the medical field, particularly in the context of medical research and discovery.
Etymology
The term "serendipity" originates from the Persian fairy tale "The Three Princes of Serendip", where the princes were always making discoveries, by accidents and sagacity, of things they were not in quest of. The word was coined by Horace Walpole in 1754.
Definition
In a medical context, serendipity refers to the phenomenon of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought for. This can refer to the accidental discovery of a drug, treatment, or understanding of a disease.
Related Terms
- Accidental Discovery: An unexpected finding during a procedure or investigation. This is often linked with serendipity in medical research.
- Medical Research: The study of health and disease in people. It is the source of most new medical discoveries and treatments.
- Pharmacology: The branch of medicine concerned with the uses, effects, and modes of action of drugs. Serendipity plays a significant role in the discovery of new drugs.
- Clinical Trials: Research investigations in which people volunteer to test new treatments. Many clinical trials are set up based on serendipitous discoveries.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Serendipity
- Wikipedia's article - Serendipity
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