Exceptional
Exceptional
Exceptional (/ɪkˈsɛpʃ(ə)n(ə)l/), derived from the Latin word "exceptionem", is a term often used in the medical field to describe a condition, event, or case that deviates from the norm or standard. It is often used to describe rare diseases, unique treatment responses, or unusual patient presentations.
Related Terms
- Anomaly: A deviation from the normal or common order, form, or rule.
- Outlier: A value or case that lies outside the general pattern of a distribution.
- Rare Disease: A disease that affects a small percentage of the population.
- Uncommon: Not often occurring or seen; rare.
- Unique: Being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else.
Usage in Medical Context
In a medical context, the term "exceptional" is often used to describe cases or conditions that are not commonly encountered in clinical practice. This could include rare diseases, unique patient presentations, or unusual responses to treatment. For example, an "exceptional responder" in a clinical trial is a patient who experiences significant benefits from a treatment that does not work for most people.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Exceptional
- Wikipedia's article - Exceptional
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