Weeks

What does "Weeks" 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, "weeks" often refers to the duration of a pregnancy, illness, or treatment. It is a unit of time used to measure and track the progress or development of a medical condition or the effectiveness of a treatment. For example, a pregnancy is typically 40 weeks long, starting from the first day of the woman's last menstrual period. Similarly, a course of antibiotics might be prescribed for a period of two weeks.

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