Absent
Absent
Absent (/ˈæbsənt/; from Latin absens, present participle of abesse 'to be away') is a term used in various fields of medicine to denote the nonexistence or lack of a particular body part, function, or characteristic.
Medical Usage
In medical terminology, the term "absent" is often used to describe the nonexistence or lack of a particular body part, function, or characteristic. For example, in the context of a physical examination, a doctor might note that a patient's reflexes are absent, meaning they are not present or detectable. Similarly, in the field of genetics, a gene might be described as absent if it is not present in a particular organism or population.
Related Terms
- Absent pulse: A condition where the pulse is not detectable in a particular area of the body, often indicating a problem with blood flow.
- Absent reflexes: A condition where the reflexes are not present or detectable, often indicating a problem with the nervous system.
- Absent gene: A term used in genetics to describe a gene that is not present in a particular organism or population.
Etymology
The term "absent" comes from the Latin absens, the present participle of abesse, which means 'to be away'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century, and its medical usage began in the early 20th century.
Pronunciation
The term "absent" is pronounced as /ˈæbsənt/.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Absent
- Wikipedia's article - Absent
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