Meaning
Meaning (Medicine)
Meaning (pronounced: /ˈmiːnɪŋ/) in the context of medicine refers to the interpretation or understanding of a symptom, sign, or medical condition. It is derived from the Old English word mǣnan, which means to signify or to interpret.
Related Terms
- Symptom: A physical or mental feature that is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient.
- Sign: Any objective evidence of disease, as opposed to a symptom, which is, by nature, subjective.
- Diagnosis: The identification of the nature and cause of a certain phenomenon.
- Prognosis: The likely course of a disease or ailment.
- Pathology: The study of the causes and effects of disease or injury.
Etymology
The term meaning has its roots in the Old English word mǣnan, which means to signify or to interpret. It was first used in the medical context in the late 19th century to describe the interpretation of symptoms and signs in the diagnosis of diseases.
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