enâ²erÂ·vaâ²tor n. Usage Note: Sometimes people mistakenly use enervate to mean to invigorate or to excite by assuming that this word is a close cousin of the verb energize. In fact enervate does not come from the same source as energize (Greek energos, active). It comes from Latin nervus, sinew..
Also found in: Dictionary, Acronyms, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia. review of systems (ROS) (in a health history) a system-by-system review of the body functions. The ROS is begun during the initial interview with the patient and completed during the physical examination, as physical findings prompt further questions. Questions about family or personal history are included in each section.
Peer review is the evaluation of work by one or more people of similar competence to the producers of the work (peers). It constitutes a form of self-regulation by qualified members of a profession within the relevant field. Peer review methods are employed to maintain standards of quality, improve performance, and provide credibility. In academia peer review is often used to determine an academic paper 's suitability for publication.