Grounds
Grounds
Grounds (/graʊndz/) is a term used in various medical contexts. It is derived from the Old English word 'grund', which means 'bottom, foundation, ground'.
Definition
In a medical context, grounds can refer to the basis or foundation for a diagnosis, treatment, or theory. It can also refer to the underlying physical or mental condition of a patient.
Related Terms
- Diagnosis: The process of determining which disease or condition explains a person's symptoms and signs.
- Treatment: The management and care of a patient to combat, ameliorate, or prevent a disease, disorder, or injury.
- Theory: A supposition or a system of ideas intended to explain something, especially one based on general principles independent of the thing to be explained.
- Condition: The state of something with regard to its appearance, quality, or working order.
- Patient: A person receiving or registered to receive medical treatment.
Usage in Medical Context
Grounds are often used to justify a particular course of action in medicine. For example, a doctor might say that the grounds for prescribing a certain medication are that it has been shown to be effective in treating the patient's condition. Similarly, the grounds for a particular diagnosis might be the results of certain tests or observations.
Etymology
The term 'grounds' comes from the Old English 'grund', which means 'bottom, foundation, ground'. It has been used in the English language since at least the 14th century, and its use in a medical context dates back to at least the 19th century.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Grounds
- Wikipedia's article - Grounds
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