Ultimate
Ultimate (medicine)
Ultimate (pronounced: /ˈʌltɪmət/) is a term often used in the field of medicine to describe the final or most extreme in degree or size or time. The term is derived from the Latin word 'ultimatus', meaning 'last, final'.
Etymology
The term 'Ultimate' is derived from the Latin word 'ultimatus', which means 'last, final'. It was first used in the English language in the late 17th century.
Related Terms
- Ultimate diagnosis: The final diagnosis made after all medical tests and procedures have been completed.
- Ultimate treatment: The final treatment given to a patient after all other treatments have been tried or considered.
- Ultimate prognosis: The final prognosis given to a patient based on the outcome of their treatment and their overall health condition.
Usage in Medicine
In medicine, the term 'ultimate' is often used to describe the final stage or outcome of a medical condition or treatment. For example, the 'ultimate prognosis' of a patient refers to the final prognosis given to a patient based on the outcome of their treatment and their overall health condition. Similarly, the 'ultimate treatment' refers to the final treatment given to a patient after all other treatments have been tried or considered.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ultimate
- Wikipedia's article - Ultimate
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