prn

An adverb used in medical contexts, derived from the Latin phrase 'pro re nata' meaning 'as the situation arises.' It indicates that a medication or treatment should be taken as needed, rather than on a fixed schedule.

• 🌐ظرف يُستخدم في السياق الطبي، أصله من العبارة اللاتينية 'pro re nata' بمعنى 'حسب الحاجة'. يشير إلى أن الدواء أو العلاج يُؤخذ عند الحاجة إليه وليس وفق جدول زمني ثابت.

1. As needed B2 formal medical

   A medical abbreviation meaning 'pro re nata' (Latin), indicating that medication should be taken when necessary rather than on a fixed schedule.

   • The doctor prescribed painkillers to be taken PRN.
   • Take this medication PRN for nausea.
   • The patient's chart indicates PRN administration of the sedative.

   🌐حسب الحاجة

   المرادفات: as neededas required