Single
Single (Medicine)
Single (pronounced: /ˈsɪŋɡəl/) in the context of medicine, refers to a term used to describe a condition, treatment, or procedure that involves only one part or aspect of the body. It can also refer to a dosage of medication given at one time.
Etymology
The term "single" originates from the Middle English word "sengle", which itself is derived from the Old French "sengle", meaning alone or unaccompanied. The term has been used in the English language since the 14th century.
Related Terms
- Single Dose: A dosage of medication that is given at one time.
- Single Organ: An organ that exists only once in the body, such as the heart or liver.
- Single Cell: A cell that functions independently and is not part of a multicellular organism.
- Single Gene Disorder: A disorder that is caused by mutations in a single gene.
- Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT): A type of nuclear imaging test that uses a radioactive substance and a special camera to create 3D pictures.
See Also
- Double (Medicine): A term used to describe a condition, treatment, or procedure that involves two parts or aspects of the body.
- Multiple (Medicine): A term used to describe a condition, treatment, or procedure that involves several parts or aspects of the body.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Single
- Wikipedia's article - Single
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