Difference
Difference (Medicine)
Difference (pronounced as /ˈdɪf(ə)r(ə)ns/) in the field of medicine refers to the variation or deviation in the state, form, or quality of two or more conditions, diseases, or physiological processes. The term is derived from the Latin word 'differre', meaning 'to set apart'.
Usage in Medicine
In medicine, the term 'difference' is often used to describe the variation in symptoms, treatment responses, and outcomes between different medical conditions or patient groups. For example, the disease progression of diabetes and hypertension shows significant differences in terms of symptoms, treatment protocols, and prognosis.
Related Terms
- Variation (medicine): Variation refers to the degree of change in a biological value during a specific period. It is often used in the context of genetic variation, which is the difference in DNA sequences between individuals.
- Deviation (medicine): Deviation refers to a departure from the normal or standard, often used to describe abnormal physical or physiological conditions.
- Comparison (medicine): Comparison in medicine involves the examination of two or more entities to determine their similarities and differences. This can be applied to diseases, treatments, patient groups, etc.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Difference
- Wikipedia's article - Difference
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