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Innovation (medicine)


innovation


1. The act of innovating; introduction of something new, in customs, rites, etc.

2. A change effected by innovating; a change in customs; something new, and contrary to established customs, manners, or rites. "The love of things ancient doth argue stayedness, but levity and want of experience maketh apt unto innovations." (Hooker)

3. <botany> A newly formed shoot, or the annually produced addition to the stems of many mosses.

Origin: L. Innovatio; cf. F. Innovation.

Source: Websters Dictionary