Particular
Particular
Particular (/pərˈtɪkjʊlər/), from the Latin particularis, is a term often used in the medical field to denote something that is specific, individual, or distinct.
Definition
In a medical context, particular is used to describe a condition, symptom, or treatment that is specific to an individual patient or a distinct group of patients. It is often used in contrast to terms like 'general' or 'common', which refer to conditions, symptoms, or treatments that are widely applicable or non-specific.
Related Terms
- Specificity: The ability of a test to correctly identify those without the disease (true negative rate).
- Individualized Medicine: A medical model that tailors therapeutic strategies to individual patient characteristics.
- Distinct: Clearly noticeable; that certainly exists.
- General: Affecting or concerning all or most people, places, or things; widespread.
Etymology
The term particular originates from the Latin particularis, which means 'of a part, concerning a small part or a specific detail'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century, and its use in a medical context has been recorded since the late 19th century.
Usage in Medical Context
In a medical context, particular is often used to describe conditions, symptoms, or treatments that are specific or unique to an individual patient. For example, a doctor might say that a particular treatment is effective for a particular patient, meaning that the treatment works well for that specific individual.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Particular
- Wikipedia's article - Particular
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