Associated
Associated
Associated (/əˈsoʊʃiˌeɪtɪd/ or /əˈsoʊsiˌeɪtɪd/) is a term often used in the medical field to describe a condition or symptom that is linked or connected with another. The term is derived from the Latin word 'associare' which means 'to unite or combine'.
Usage in Medical Context
In a medical context, 'associated' is used to describe the relationship between two or more conditions, symptoms, or factors. For example, high blood pressure is often associated with heart disease. This means that if a person has high blood pressure, they are more likely to also have heart disease.
Related Terms
- Comorbidity: This term refers to the presence of two or more disorders or illnesses in the same person. They can occur at the same time or one after the other. Comorbidity also implies interactions between the illnesses that can worsen the course of both.
- Syndrome: A syndrome is a group of symptoms that consistently occur together, or a condition characterized by a set of associated symptoms.
- Risk Factor: A risk factor is any attribute, characteristic or exposure of an individual that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or injury.
- Epidemiology: This is the study and analysis of the distribution, patterns and determinants of health and disease conditions in defined populations.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Associated
- Wikipedia's article - Associated
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