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==Desired==
'''Desired''' (/dɪˈzaɪərd/; from Latin ''desiderare'' "to long for, wish for; demand, expect," from ''de-'' "down, away" + ''sidus'' (genitive ''sideris'') "heavenly body, star, constellation") is a term used in various fields of medicine to denote a state or condition that is wished for or aimed at.

===Medical Usage===
In the field of [[medicine]], the term ''desired'' is often used to refer to a target or goal in treatment or therapy. For example, a ''desired blood pressure'' would be the blood pressure level that a healthcare provider aims to achieve in a patient through treatment. Similarly, a ''desired outcome'' in a medical context would be the result that a healthcare provider hopes to achieve through a particular course of treatment or intervention.

===Related Terms===
* [[Desired effect]]: The intended result of a medication or treatment.
* [[Desired outcome]]: The goal or end result that a healthcare provider aims to achieve through a particular course of treatment or intervention.
* [[Desired state]]: The optimal condition that a patient or healthcare provider aims to achieve through treatment or therapy.

===Etymology===
The term ''desired'' comes from the Latin ''desiderare'', which means "to long for, wish for; demand, expect". This term is composed of ''de-'', meaning "down, away", and ''sidus'' (genitive ''sideris''), meaning "heavenly body, star, constellation". This etymology reflects the concept of longing or aiming for a particular state or condition, which is central to the use of the term ''desired'' in a medical context.

==See Also==
* [[Goal (medicine)]]
* [[Target (medicine)]]
* [[Therapy]]
* [[Treatment]]

[[Category:Medical terminology]]
[[Category:Healthcare quality]]
[[Category:Healthcare occupations]]
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