Medical test
Medical test
A Medical test (pronunciation: /ˈmɛdɪkəl tɛst/) is a kind of healthcare procedure performed to detect, diagnose, or monitor diseases, disease processes, susceptibility, and determine a course of treatment.
Etymology
The term "Medical test" originates from the Latin word 'medicus' meaning 'physician', and the Old English 'test', meaning 'cupel', a tool used for assaying precious metals.
Types of Medical Tests
There are several types of medical tests, each serving a unique purpose in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Some of these include:
- Blood test: A laboratory analysis performed on a blood sample to evaluate its composition and determine the general state of a person's health.
- Imaging test: These tests, such as X-ray, MRI, and CT scan, use various forms of energy to create detailed pictures of areas inside the body.
- Biopsy: This involves taking a small sample of tissue from the body for examination under a microscope to check for disease.
- Genetic test: This type of test looks for changes in a person's genes or chromosomes that could indicate a genetic disorder.
Related Terms
- Diagnosis: The identification of the nature and cause of a certain phenomenon.
- Treatment: The management and care of a patient to combat, ameliorate, or prevent a disease, disorder, or injury.
- Preventive healthcare: Measures taken for disease prevention, as opposed to disease treatment.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Medical test
- Wikipedia's article - Medical test
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