Obvious
Obvious
Obvious (/ˈɒbviəs/), from the Latin word obvius meaning "in the way, presenting itself readily", is a term used in various fields of medicine to describe a condition, symptom, or sign that is easily discernible or apparent.
Definition
In a medical context, the term "obvious" is used to describe a condition or symptom that is easily recognizable or apparent without the need for extensive diagnostic procedures. This could refer to physical signs such as a visible injury, or to symptoms that are readily reported by the patient.
Usage in Medicine
In medicine, "obvious" is often used to describe conditions or symptoms that are readily apparent. For example, an obvious symptom of a broken bone might be visible deformity or swelling. Similarly, an obvious sign of a skin infection might be redness or inflammation.
Related Terms
- Diagnosis: The process of determining which disease or condition explains a person's symptoms and signs.
- Symptom: A physical or mental feature which 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.
- Condition: The state of something with regard to its appearance, quality, or working order. In medicine, it refers to the state of a patient's health or illness.
Etymology
The term "obvious" comes from the Latin word obvius which means "in the way, presenting itself readily". It was first used in English in the late 16th century.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Obvious
- Wikipedia's article - Obvious
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