Dichotomy
Dichotomy
Dichotomy (pronounced: /daɪˈkɒtəmi/) is a term used in various fields of study, including medicine, to describe a division or contrast between two things that are or are perceived to be opposed or entirely different.
Etymology
The term dichotomy originates from the Greek word dichotomia which means "dividing in two". Dicho- means "in two, in half" and -tomy means "cutting, incision".
In Medicine
In the field of medicine, dichotomy is often used to describe a condition or phenomenon that can be divided into two distinct categories. For example, a disease may present a dichotomy in its symptoms, meaning that it can manifest in two completely different ways.
Related Terms
- Binary opposition: A pair of related terms or concepts that are opposite in meaning.
- Duality: A concept that something can be simultaneously both true and false.
- Polarity: The state of having two opposite or contradictory tendencies, opinions, or aspects.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dichotomy
- Wikipedia's article - Dichotomy
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