regimen
pronunciation
How to pronounce regimen in British English:
UK [ˈredʒɪmən]
How to pronounce regimen in American English:
US [ˈredʒɪmən]
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- Noun:
- (medicine) a systematic plan for therapy (often including diet)
Word Origin
- regimen (n.)
- c. 1400, medical, "course of diet, exercise, etc. for sake of health;" mid-15c., "act of governing," from Old French regimen (14c.), from Latin regimen "rule, guidance, government, means of guidance, rudder," from regere "to rule" (see regal).
Example
- 1. So talk to your doctor about what the best regimen is for you .
- 2. To benefit from such a regimen takes a little experimentation .
- 3. For instance , perhaps you noticed that you had to both pack your workout clothes and drive by the gym in the morning for you to work out later in the day . You can then make sure to include both supportive actions in your regimen until the intended action of going to the gym is routine .
- 4. No one wants to hear that their surgeon took shortcuts in med school , whereas they might be thrilled to find out that their surgeon was the top of their class and graduated early as a result of their skills ( which were quickly fine-tuned using some clever process or training regimen ) .
- 5. The organization urges a somewhat stricter regimen for people who already have elevated cholesterol levels or a family history of heart disease .