Certain
Certain
Certain (/səːt(ə)n/), from the Old French certan, derived from the Latin certus meaning "determined, fixed, settled", is an adjective used in medical terminology to describe a condition or diagnosis that is confirmed or definite.
Medical Usage
In medical terminology, the term "certain" is often used to describe a diagnosis or condition that has been definitively confirmed through diagnostic testing or clinical evaluation. For example, a patient may be said to have a "certain diagnosis" of diabetes if their blood glucose levels are consistently above the normal range.
Related Terms
- Uncertain: This term is used to describe a condition or diagnosis that is not yet confirmed or is still under investigation.
- Probable: This term is used when a condition or diagnosis is likely based on the available evidence, but not yet confirmed.
- Possible: This term is used when a condition or diagnosis could be the cause of a patient's symptoms, but other conditions or diagnoses are also being considered.
- Differential Diagnosis: This is the process of distinguishing a particular disease or condition from others that present with similar clinical features.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Certain
- Wikipedia's article - Certain
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