Differential
Differential (medicine)
Differential (pronounced: /ˌdɪf.əˈren.ʃəl/), in the field of medicine, refers to the process of distinguishing between two or more conditions which share similar signs or symptoms. The term is derived from the Latin differentia, meaning "difference".
Etymology
The term "differential" comes from the Latin word differentia, which means "difference". In the context of medicine, it refers to the process of distinguishing or differentiating between two or more conditions or diseases that present with similar signs or symptoms.
Related Terms
- Differential Diagnosis: The process of differentiating between two or more conditions that share similar signs or symptoms.
- 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.
- Sign (medicine): An objective evidence of disease especially as observed and interpreted by the physician rather than by the patient or lay observer.
- Condition (medicine): A health problem or illness that a person has had for a long time.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Differential
- Wikipedia's article - Differential
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