Extreme
Extreme (Medicine)
Extreme (pronounced: /ɪkˈstriːm/) in the field of medicine refers to conditions, symptoms, or treatments that are severe or significantly beyond the norm. The term is derived from the Latin word extremus, meaning "outermost" or "utmost".
Related Terms
- Extreme Conditions: These are health conditions that are severe or significantly beyond the norm. They often require immediate medical attention and specialized care.
- Extreme Symptoms: These are signs of illness or disease that are severe or significantly beyond the norm. They often indicate a serious health problem that requires immediate medical attention.
- Extreme Treatments: These are medical treatments that are severe or significantly beyond the norm. They are often used for serious health conditions that do not respond to standard treatments.
Pronunciation
The term "Extreme" is pronounced as /ɪkˈstriːm/.
Etymology
The term "Extreme" is derived from the Latin word extremus, which means "outermost" or "utmost". It was first used in the context of medicine to describe conditions, symptoms, or treatments that are severe or significantly beyond the norm.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Extreme
- Wikipedia's article - Extreme
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