Nearly
Nearly
Nearly (/ˈnɪərli/), from the Old English neahgeare, meaning "almost, nearly", is a term often used in medical contexts to describe a condition or state that is close to, but not quite, a certain standard or level.
Usage in Medical Context
In a medical context, nearly is often used to describe the state of a patient's health or the progress of a treatment. For example, a doctor might say that a patient is nearly recovered, meaning that they are close to full recovery but not quite there yet. Similarly, a treatment might be nearly complete, indicating that it is close to being finished but still requires a bit more time or effort.
Related Terms
- Almost: Similar to nearly, but often used to indicate a slightly closer proximity to the desired state or level.
- Close to: Another term similar to nearly, used to indicate proximity to a certain state or level.
- Not quite: Used to indicate that something is close to, but not quite, a certain state or level. Often used in conjunction with nearly.
- Approximately: Used to indicate a rough or estimated proximity to a certain state or level. Can be used interchangeably with nearly in some contexts.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Nearly
- Wikipedia's article - Nearly
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