Reason
Reason (Medicine)
Reason (pronounced: /ˈriːzən/) is a term used in the field of medicine to denote the underlying cause or explanation for a particular symptom or medical condition. It is derived from the Latin word "ratio", which means "calculation" or "reasoning".
Etymology
The term "reason" has its roots in the Latin word "ratio", which translates to "calculation" or "reasoning". It was adopted into Old French as "raison", and then into Middle English as "resoun". In the context of medicine, "reason" is used to describe the cause or explanation behind a symptom or condition.
Related Terms
- Diagnosis: The identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.
- 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.
- Cause: The source of a disease or condition; the reason it occurred.
- Pathogenesis: The manner of development of a disease.
- Prognosis: The likely course of a disease or ailment.
Usage in Medicine
In medicine, the term "reason" is often used in the context of understanding the cause or explanation behind a symptom or condition. For example, a doctor may ask, "What is the reason for this patient's persistent cough?" In this case, the "reason" refers to the underlying cause, such as a lung infection or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Understanding the reason behind a symptom or condition is crucial in medicine, as it guides the course of treatment. For instance, if the reason for a patient's headache is determined to be high blood pressure, the treatment would involve measures to lower the blood pressure.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Reason
- Wikipedia's article - Reason
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