Ambiguous
Ambiguous
Ambiguous (pronunciation: am·big·u·ous, /æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs/) is an adjective used in the medical field to describe a condition, symptom, or result that is unclear, uncertain, or open to more than one interpretation. The term is derived from the Latin word 'ambiguus', which means 'doubtful' or 'uncertain'.
Etymology
The term 'ambiguous' is derived from the Latin word 'ambiguus', which means 'doubtful' or 'uncertain'. It is a combination of 'ambi-', meaning 'both', and '-guus', meaning 'way'. This reflects the term's usage in medicine to describe conditions, symptoms, or results that are unclear or open to more than one interpretation.
Related Terms
- Ambiguity: The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness.
- Ambiguous Genitalia: A condition in which a child's genitals are not clearly male or female.
- Ambiguous Loss: A type of grief or mourning that occurs when a loved one is physically present but psychologically absent, or physically absent but psychologically present.
- Ambiguous Symptoms: Symptoms that can be attributed to more than one condition or disease.
See Also
References
- Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012
- Mosby's Medical Dictionary, 9th edition. © 2009, Elsevier.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ambiguous
- Wikipedia's article - Ambiguous
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