Under
Under
Under (pronunciation: /ˈʌndər/) is a preposition, adverb, or adjective in the English language. In the context of medical terminology, it is often used to denote a condition or state that is less than normal or insufficient, such as undernutrition or underactive.
Etymology
The term "under" originates from the Old English word "under", which has the same meaning. It is cognate with other Germanic languages, such as Dutch "onder" and German "unter".
Related Terms
- Underactive: A term used to describe a state or condition where a body part, organ, or system is not functioning as actively as it normally should. For example, an underactive thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones.
- Undernutrition: A state of nutrition in which a deficiency of energy, protein, and/or other nutrients causes measurable adverse effects on tissue/body form, function, and clinical outcome.
- Underweight: A term used to describe a person whose body weight is considered too low to be healthy. This term is often used in relation to body mass index (BMI).
- Underserved: A term used to describe populations who do not receive adequate medical care, often due to socioeconomic factors, geographic location, or cultural barriers.
- Underdiagnosis: The failure to recognize or correctly diagnose a disease or condition, especially in a significant proportion of patients.
- Undertreatment: The inadequate treatment of a medical condition, either due to insufficient dosage, duration, or frequency.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Under
- Wikipedia's article - Under
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