regimen (redirected from regimens)

regimen /reg·i·men/ (rej´ĭ-men) a strictly regulated scheme of diet, exercise, or other activity designed to achieve certain ends.

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reg·i·men (rj-mn, -mn)

n.

1. A regulated system, as of diet, therapy, or exercise, intended to promote health or achieve another beneficial effect.

2. A course of intense physical training.

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regimen

[rej′imən]

Etymology: L, guidance

a strictly regulated therapeutic program such as a diet or exercise schedule.

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regimen

a strictly regulated scheme of diet, exercise, or other activity designed to achieve certain ends.

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regimen

Medtalk A treatment plan that specifies dosage, schedule, duration of treatment. See CHAP, CHOP, CMF regimen, Daily regimen, Intermittent regimen, MAC regimen, Ornish regimen, STAMP I regimen, Treatment plan.