Ambulated: meaning, definitions and examples
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ambulated
[ หรฆmbjสleษชtษชd ]
medical movement
Ambulated refers to the act of walking or moving about, particularly in a medical context. It is often used to describe patients who are able to walk independently after treatment or surgery, indicating a level of recovery and mobility.
Synonyms
moved, sauntered, strolled, walked.
Examples of usage
- The patient ambulated down the hall after surgery.
- After a few days of recovery, she was able to ambulate without assistance.
- Physical therapy helped him ambulate again following his injury.
Translations
Translations of the word "ambulated" in other languages:
๐ต๐น ambulou
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฒเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช ambuliert
๐ฎ๐ฉ berjalan
๐บ๐ฆ ั ะพะดะธะฒ
๐ต๐ฑ ambulowaล
๐ฏ๐ต ๆญฉใใ
๐ซ๐ท ambulรฉ
๐ช๐ธ ambulรณ
๐น๐ท yรผrรผdรผ
๐ฐ๐ท ์ด๋ํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุฌูู
๐จ๐ฟ ambuloval
๐ธ๐ฐ ambuloval
๐จ๐ณ ่ตฐๅจไบ
๐ธ๐ฎ ambuliral
๐ฎ๐ธ fรณr
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถาฏัะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ gedi
๐ฒ๐ฝ ambulรณ
Etymology
The word 'ambulate' comes from the Latin word 'ambulare,' which means 'to walk or to move about.' The prefix 'ambi-' means 'both' or 'on both sides,' while 'ulare' is derived from 'to wander.' The term gained usage in English in the early 20th century, particularly within medical and clinical settings, to describe the ability of patients to walk. Over time, it has become a standard term in healthcare, indicating a key milestone in patient recovery. The evolution of the word through Latin and its adaptation into English highlights the emphasis on mobility and its importance in health and rehabilitation. As walking is a fundamental human activity, the term reflects not only physical health but also independence and quality of life.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #42,355, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.