therapy-associated
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/ˈθɛrəpi əˌsoʊsiˌeɪtɪd/
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/ˈθɛrəpi əˌsəʊsiˌeɪtɪd/
linked to treatment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'therapy-associated' originates from the combination of 'therapy' and 'associate,' where 'therapy' meant 'treatment of disease' and 'associate' meant 'connected or linked.'
Historical Evolution
'therapy' comes from the Greek word 'therapeia,' meaning 'healing,' and 'associate' comes from the Latin word 'associatus,' meaning 'joined to.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'therapy' meant 'healing or treatment,' and 'associate' meant 'joined or connected,' which has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
related to or resulting from therapy.
The patient developed a therapy-associated infection.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/22 17:27