Taken
Taken
Taken (/ˈteɪkən/), from the Old English tacan meaning "to take", is a term often used in the medical field to denote the act of administering or consuming a medication or treatment.
Etymology
The term taken is derived from the Old English tacan, which means "to take". It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. In the context of medicine, it refers to the act of consuming or administering a medication or treatment.
Usage in Medicine
In medicine, the term taken is used to describe the act of consuming or administering a medication or treatment. For example, a doctor may instruct a patient to take a medication orally, which means the medication should be swallowed and absorbed through the digestive system. Similarly, a medication may be taken intravenously, which means it is administered directly into the bloodstream through a vein.
Related Terms
- Administer: To give or apply (medications or treatments) to a patient.
- Consume: To eat or drink (something), or to use up (a resource or materials).
- Medication: A substance used for medical treatment, especially a medicine or drug.
- Treatment: The manner in which someone behaves towards or deals with someone or something.
- Orally: By means of the mouth; spoken rather than written.
- Intravenously: Into a vein; by way of the veins.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Taken
- Wikipedia's article - Taken
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