Therapeutics

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Therapeutics

Therapeutics (pronounced: /θɛrəˈpjuːtɪks/) is a branch of medicine that is concerned specifically with the treatment of disease and the art and science of healing. It is derived from the Greek word "therapeutikos", which means "serving to heal" or "curative".

Etymology

The term "therapeutics" comes from the Greek word "therapeutikos", which is derived from "therapeuein", meaning "to attend" or "serve". In its original sense, therapeutics means serving and caring for the patient in a comprehensive manner, preventing disease as well as managing specific problems.

Related Terms

  • Pharmacotherapy: The treatment of disease through the administration of drugs.
  • Physiotherapy: The treatment of disease, injury, or deformity by physical methods such as massage, heat treatment, and exercise rather than by drugs or surgery.
  • Psychotherapy: The treatment of mental disorder by psychological rather than medical means.
  • Radiation therapy: The treatment of disease, especially cancer, using X-rays or similar forms of radiation.
  • Surgery: The branch of medicine that deals with the treatment of injuries or disorders of the body by incision or manipulation, especially with instruments.
  • Preventive medicine: The branch of medicine concerned with preventing disease.
  • Palliative care: The specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses, focusing on providing relief from symptoms, pain, and stress.

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