Difficult
Difficult
Difficult (/ˈdɪfɪkəlt/), from the Latin difficilis meaning "hard to do," is a term often used in the medical field to describe a condition, procedure, or situation that is challenging or complicated to manage or resolve.
Pronunciation
The term is pronounced as "dif-i-kuhlt."
Etymology
The term "difficult" originates from the Latin word difficilis, which is derived from dis- meaning "not" and facilis meaning "easy." Thus, it literally translates to "not easy."
Related Terms
- Complex: A term often used interchangeably with "difficult," referring to a situation or condition that involves many interconnected parts or factors.
- Challenging: This term is used to describe a situation or condition that requires significant effort or skill to handle or overcome.
- Complicated: This term is used to describe a situation or condition that is intricate or involved, often making it difficult to understand or resolve.
- Intractable: This term is used to describe a condition or situation that is hard to control or deal with, often due to being resistant to treatment or management.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Difficult
- Wikipedia's article - Difficult
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