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Topic
Topic (pronunciation: /ˈtɒpɪk/) is a term used in the medical field to refer to a specific subject of discussion or study. The etymology of the word "topic" is derived from the Greek word "topos" meaning "place" or "location".
Definition
In the context of medicine, a topic refers to a specific area of study or discussion within the broader field. This could include specific diseases, treatments, procedures, or areas of research.
Related Terms
- Medical field: The broad area of science that involves the study of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
- Disease: A particular abnormal condition that negatively affects the structure or function of all or part of an organism.
- Treatment: The management and care of a patient to combat, ameliorate, or prevent a disease, disorder, or injury.
- Procedure: A fixed, step-by-step sequence of activities or course of action (with definite start and end points) that must be followed in the same order to correctly perform a task.
- Research: The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
See Also
- Medical terminology: The specific language used by professionals in the medical field to accurately describe the human body and associated components, conditions, processes and procedures in a science-based manner.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Topic
- Wikipedia's article - Topic
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