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Altered
Altered (/ɔːlˈtɜːrd/), from the Latin alterare meaning "to change", is a term used in the medical field to describe a state or condition that has been changed or modified from its original or normal state.
Pronunciation
- UK: /ɔːlˈtɜːrd/
- US: /ɔːlˈtɝːrd/
Etymology
The term "altered" is derived from the Latin word alterare, which means "to change". It is used in the medical field to describe a state or condition that has been changed or modified from its original or normal state.
Related Terms
- Altered Mental Status: A broad term that encompasses a range of conditions affecting a person's mental state.
- Altered Level of Consciousness: A term used to describe a state where a person is not fully alert, awake, or aware of their surroundings.
- Altered State of Consciousness: A term used to describe any condition which is significantly different from a normal waking state.
- Altered Biomechanics: A term used to describe changes in the normal mechanics of the body due to injury, disease, or other factors.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Altered
- Wikipedia's article - Altered
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