pro re nata
Dealing with something that arises unexpectedly or out of due courseDealing with something that arises unexpectedly or out of due course; for special business.
Meaning
3 sensesDealing with something that arises unexpectedly or out of due course; for special business.
Used on medical charts by doctors to indicate that actions may be taken at the discretion of nursing staff depending on the patient's condition.
Used on prescriptions to indicate that the medicines may be taken if and when the patients feel the need.
Origin
From the Latin phrase pro (“for”) rē (“thing, matter”) nātā (“born, arisen”): "for what arFrom the Latin phrase pro (“for”) rē (“thing, matter”) nātā (“born, arisen”): "for what arises".
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