Ad hoc
Ad hoc
Ad hoc (/æd ˈhɒk/; from Latin ad hoc, literally 'for this') is a term that refers to solutions designed for a specific problem or task, non-generalizable, and not intended to be able to be adapted to other purposes. In the medical field, it often refers to a solution or decision made to address a specific patient's needs or a specific medical situation.
Etymology
The term ad hoc is a Latin phrase that means "for this". It is used to describe something that has been created or used for a particular purpose, without consideration for wider application.
Related Terms
- Ad hoc hypothesis: An ad hoc hypothesis is one created to explain away facts that seem to refute the general theory. Ad hoc hypotheses are often used in science and philosophy, but are generally discouraged due to the risk of making the theory unfalsifiable.
- Ad hoc testing: In software testing, an ad hoc testing is a part of the testing process where the tester tries to break the system by randomly trying the system's functionality. This can be used in medical software testing.
- Ad hoc network: An ad hoc network is a network that is composed of individual devices communicating with each other directly. The term can refer to a group of wireless devices all connected to each other (peer-to-peer), or to other types of temporary, ad hoc networks.
- Ad hoc analysis: Ad hoc analysis is a business intelligence process designed to answer a single, specific business question. The product of ad hoc analysis is typically a report or an abstract.
See Also
- Medical terminology
- Latin phrases in scientific terminology
- Ad hoc committee
- Ad hoc On-Demand Distance Vector Routing
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ad hoc
- Wikipedia's article - Ad hoc
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