Conceptual

Conceptual

Conceptual (/kənˈsɛptʃuəl/), derived from the Latin word 'conceptus' meaning 'something conceived', is an adjective that refers to the abstract ideas or theories that are related to understanding something. It is often used in the context of medicine to describe the theoretical frameworks or models that are used to understand and explain various health conditions, diseases, and treatments.

Related Terms

• Conceptual Framework: A conceptual framework is a type of intermediate theory that attempts to connect to all aspects of inquiry (e.g., problem definition, purpose, literature review, methodology, data collection and analysis). In the field of medicine, it is used to understand and explain complex health issues.

• Conceptual Model: A conceptual model is a representation of a system, made of the composition of concepts which are used to help people know, understand, or simulate a subject the model represents. In medicine, it is often used to represent the relationships between different factors that contribute to a health condition.

• Conceptual Understanding: Conceptual understanding in medicine refers to the ability to understand the underlying principles and concepts related to a health condition or treatment, rather than just memorizing facts.

• Conceptualization: Conceptualization is the process of defining a concept or idea. In medicine, it involves defining and understanding the key concepts related to a health condition or treatment.

See Also

• Theoretical Medicine
• Medical Theory
• Healthcare Model
• Medical Model

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Conceptual
• Wikipedia's article - Conceptual

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