Concept

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Concept (Medicine)

Concept (pronounced: /ˈkɒnsɛpt/) is a term used in various fields of medicine to denote an idea or notion formed in the mind that arises from understanding or interpreting a particular phenomenon or set of phenomena. The term is derived from the Latin word 'conceptus', which means 'something conceived'.

In the medical field, a concept can refer to a theoretical construct that helps in understanding and explaining health phenomena. It can also refer to a mental representation of a disease, a treatment, a patient's condition, or any other aspect of health care.

Related Terms

  • Conceptual Framework: A structured set of concepts and their interrelationships that provides a systematic way of viewing a phenomenon. It is often used in research to guide the collection and analysis of data.
  • Conceptual Model: A representation of a system that uses concepts to help people understand and predict how the system works.
  • Concept Mapping: A technique used in research and education to visually represent relationships between concepts.
  • Concept Analysis: A method used in nursing research to clarify the meanings of terms and to define terms (concepts) so that writers and readers share a common language.

Etymology

The term 'concept' is derived from the Latin word 'conceptus', which means 'something conceived'. It entered the English language in the 16th century and has been used in the medical field since the 19th century.

Pronunciation

The term 'concept' is pronounced as /ˈkɒnsɛpt/.

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