regimen
noun
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Being but humble lexicographers, we cannot say whether an apple a day truly keeps the doctor away, but as far as regimens go, one could do a lot worse than snackin’ on a McIntosh. Regimen, which usually refers to a system of rules or guidelines—often for living a healthy life or taking a regular dose of exercise—comes ultimately from a Latin verb, regere, meaning “to direct.” Regere led in apple-pie order to the English word regimen, first by way of the Latin noun regimen, meaning “steering” or “control,” and then via the Medieval Latin regimen, referring to a set of rules. Other regere descendants fell further from the tree, including correct, erect, region, rule, and surge. Be sure not to confuse regimen with another of its kin, regiment, which refers to a military unit, as doing so could upset the apple cart.
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Emmanuel Morgan, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2024
This personalized strategy, combined with her focus on creating a sustainable home care regimen, has garnered a loyal clientele and a reputation for excellence in the industry.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
So in many cases, doctors simply make their best guess for a regimen.
—Angus Chen, STAT, 11 Apr. 2024
While some adults might be told by their providers to do a low-dose daily aspirin regimen to help reduce their cardiovascular disease risk, that’s not a blanket recommendation for everyone.
—Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2024
Medterra Brand Overview: Plant a pill into your daily regimen and experience the full range of hemp’s benefits.
—All Cbd Naturals, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Wyatt didn’t need the technology filled, high performing shoes, advanced training regimens or high quality supplements to break the 40-second mark.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2024
Those changes would also bar mifepristone prescriptions through telehealth, leaving some to rely on a less effective regimen with more unpleasant side effects.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2024
That could mean that transplant patients wouldn’t have to go on a regimen of drugs that slow down the immune system in order to prevent rejection.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
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“Regimen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/regimen. Accessed 17 Apr. 2024.
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