Onwards
Onwards
Onwards (pronunciation: /ˈɒn.wədz/), is an adverb often used in the context of medical terminology to denote the progression or continuation of a condition or process.
Etymology
The term "onwards" is derived from the Middle English word "onward", which is a combination of "on" (in the direction of) and "weard" (in the direction of).
Usage in Medical Terminology
In medical terminology, "onwards" is often used to describe the progression of a disease or condition. For example, in the phrase "the disease progressed onwards", it indicates that the disease continued to develop or worsen.
Related Terms
- Progression: In medicine, progression refers to the course of a disease or condition as it becomes worse or spreads in the body.
- Continuation: This term is used to describe the act of persisting in an action, state, or path.
- Disease: A disease is a particular abnormal condition that negatively affects the structure or function of all or part of an organism, and that is not due to any immediate external injury.
- Condition: In medicine, a condition can be any state of health, whether normal or abnormal, that is present in a patient.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Onwards
- Wikipedia's article - Onwards
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