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Like (medical term)

Like (pronounced: /laɪk/) is a term often used in the medical field to describe similarity or resemblance between two or more medical conditions, symptoms, or characteristics.

Etymology

The term 'like' originates from the Old English word 'lic', which means 'body' or 'similar to'. It has been used in the English language since the 12th century.

Usage in Medical Context

In a medical context, 'like' is used to compare and contrast different medical conditions, symptoms, or characteristics. For example, a doctor might say that a patient's symptoms are 'like' those of a certain disease, indicating that the patient may have that disease.

Medical diagnosis often involves comparing a patient's symptoms to those of known diseases, and the term 'like' is frequently used in this process.

Related Terms

  • Similar: Used to describe things that are not identical but share key characteristics.
  • Resemble: To appear like or similar to.
  • Compare: To note the similarity or dissimilarity between.
  • Contrast: To compare in order to show differences.

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