Ambulation: meaning, definitions and examples

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ambulation

 

[ หŒรฆm.bjสŠหˆleษช.สƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical term

Ambulation refers to the act of walking or moving from one place to another, particularly in a medical context. It is most commonly used to describe the ability of patients to walk after undergoing surgery or suffering from illness. Proper ambulation is crucial for recovery and rehabilitation, as it promotes physical activity and enhances circulation. In healthcare settings, ambulation may also involve the use of assistive devices to aid those who have limited mobility.

Synonyms

locomotion, mobility, walking.

Examples of usage

  • The doctor encouraged the patient to begin ambulation as soon as possible after the operation.
  • Regular ambulation is important for maintaining overall health and well-being.
  • Therapists often focus on improving ambulation in their rehabilitation programs.

Translations

Translations of the word "ambulation" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ambulaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฒเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ambulation

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berjalan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ะพะดัŒะฑะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ambulacja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆญฉ่กŒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ambulation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ambulaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yรผrรผyรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณดํ–‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู…ุดูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ambulace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ambulรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่กŒ่ตฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ambulacija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ganga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฏั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ”แƒ˜แƒ แƒœแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gษ™zinti

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ambulaciรณn

Etymology

The word 'ambulation' originates from the Latin word 'ambulatio,' which translates to 'a walking about.' Its roots can be traced back to 'ambulare,' meaning 'to walk.' The term has been adopted in the medical field to specifically describe the process of walking, especially in relation to patient recovery. The usage of 'ambulation' in medical literature became prominent in the 19th century as the importance of mobility in healing was increasingly recognized. Historically, ambulation has been a key factor in physical therapy and rehabilitation practices, emphasizing its significance in regaining strength and function.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,034, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.