The discharge
Example: Discharge releases patient from medical care after treatment
Definition
"The discharge" in medicine refers to the official release of a patient from medical care after treatment, indicating that they have recovered sufficiently or no longer require hospital services. It marks the end of a patient's stay in a healthcare facility.
Etymology
The term "the discharge" originates from the Old French word 'descharger,' meaning to unload or release. In a medical context, it evolved to describe the act of releasing a patient from care, similar to unloading responsibility or obligation.
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"The discharge" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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