Bedrock

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Bedrock (medicine)

Bedrock (pronounced: /ˈbɛdrɒk/) is a term used in the medical field to describe the solid foundation upon which something is built or depends. In medicine, it often refers to the fundamental principles or established facts upon which a theory or method is based.

Etymology

The term 'bedrock' originates from the geological term referring to the solid rock underlying loose material such as soil or alluvium. In the medical context, it metaphorically refers to the fundamental principles or facts that form the basis of a theory or method.

Related Terms

  • Medical Theory: A set of principles or ideas that explain or interpret facts or phenomena in the medical field, often based on a bedrock of established facts or principles.
  • Medical Method: A particular procedure or set of procedures used in the study or practice of medicine, often based on a bedrock of established facts or principles.
  • Medical Principle: A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior in the medical field, often part of the bedrock of a theory or method.
  • Medical Fact: A piece of information used as evidence or as part of a report or news article in the medical field, often part of the bedrock of a theory or method.

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