Week

What does "Week" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

In the context of medicine, "week" typically refers to a period of seven days used to track the progression or duration of a disease, treatment, or pregnancy. For example, doctors might say an illness lasts for "2-3 weeks" or a medication should show results within "4-6 weeks". In pregnancy, a baby's development is often tracked week by week. It's a simple way to measure time in the medical field.

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