Appear

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Appear

Appear (/əˈpɪər/) is a term commonly used in the medical field to describe the manifestation or presentation of symptoms or conditions. The term is derived from the Old French aparoir, which means "to come into view".

Usage

In medical terminology, "appear" is often used to describe the onset or emergence of symptoms or conditions. For example, a doctor might say that a rash has "appeared" on a patient's skin, or that certain symptoms "appear" to be consistent with a particular diagnosis.

Related Terms

  • Manifestation: The term manifestation is often used interchangeably with "appear". It refers to the observable signs or symptoms that are indicative of a disease or condition.
  • Presentation: This term refers to the way in which a disease or condition is observed or identified in a patient. It is often used in conjunction with "appear" to describe the onset of symptoms.
  • Symptom: A symptom is a physical or mental feature that is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient.
  • Condition: In medicine, a condition is a distinct state of health that is different from the norm, often associated with symptoms and/or signs.

Etymology

The term "appear" comes from the Old French aparoir, which means "to come into view". It is derived from the Latin apparēre, which has the same meaning.

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