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Quickly (/ˈkwɪkli/), from the Old English cwic, meaning "alive", and the adverbial suffix -ly, is an adverb that describes an action being done in a fast or swift manner. It is often used in medical contexts to describe the rapid onset or progression of symptoms or conditions.
Etymology
The term "quickly" originates from the Old English cwic, which means "alive", and -ly, a suffix that turns adjectives into adverbs. Over time, the meaning of "quick" evolved to mean "fast" or "swift", and thus "quickly" came to describe actions done in a fast or swift manner.
Medical Usage
In medical terminology, "quickly" is often used to describe the rapid onset or progression of symptoms or conditions. For example, a patient might be described as deteriorating quickly, indicating a rapid decline in their health. It can also refer to the need for swift action, as in the need to quickly administer medication or perform a procedure.
Related Terms
- Rapidly: Another adverb that describes actions done in a fast or swift manner. While it is similar to "quickly", it is often used in more formal or technical contexts.
- Acute: In medicine, this term is used to describe symptoms or conditions that have a rapid onset and require urgent care.
- Chronic: This term is used to describe symptoms or conditions that develop slowly and last for a long time. It is the opposite of "acute".
- Progression: This term refers to the course or development of a disease. A disease that progresses quickly has a rapid onset and may deteriorate rapidly.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Quickly
- Wikipedia's article - Quickly
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