Exclude

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Exclude

Exclude (/ɪkˈskluːd/), from the Latin excludere, meaning "to shut out", is a term used in various fields of medicine. It generally refers to the process of eliminating or not including certain factors, conditions, or individuals in a medical context.

Etymology

The term "exclude" originates from the Latin word excludere, which is a combination of ex-, meaning "out", and -cludere, meaning "to shut". Thus, in a literal sense, "exclude" means "to shut out".

In Medicine

In medicine, "exclude" is often used in the context of diagnostic procedures. When a doctor is trying to diagnose a patient's condition, they may "exclude" certain diseases or conditions based on the patient's symptoms, medical history, and test results. This process is also known as Differential Diagnosis.

For example, if a patient presents with chest pain, a doctor may exclude heart disease if the patient is young, has no family history of heart disease, and has normal blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

Similarly, in clinical trials, researchers often "exclude" certain individuals from participating based on specific criteria. This could be due to age, pre-existing conditions, or other factors that could affect the results of the study. This is known as Exclusion Criteria.

Related Terms

  • Inclusion Criteria: The opposite of exclusion criteria, these are the factors that allow someone to participate in a clinical trial.
  • Differential Diagnosis: The process of distinguishing a particular disease or condition from others that present with similar clinical features.
  • Exclusion Criteria: The factors or conditions that prevent a person from participating in a clinical trial.

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