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Linked

Linked (pronounced: /ˈlɪŋkt/) is a term often used in the medical field to describe the relationship between two or more conditions, symptoms, or diseases. It is derived from the Old English word "hlincan", meaning to join or connect.

Definition

In a medical context, when conditions, symptoms, or diseases are said to be linked, it means that they have been found to have a significant association or connection with each other. This could be due to a shared cause, similar symptoms, or a common treatment approach.

Usage

The term linked is often used in medical research and literature to describe findings where a connection has been established between different medical conditions. For example, smoking has been linked to lung cancer, meaning that there is a significant association between the two.

Related Terms

  • Association: In medicine, an association refers to the statistical relationship between two or more events, characteristics, or other variables.
  • Correlation: In the medical field, correlation refers to the degree to which a pair of variables are linearly related.
  • Causation: In medicine, causation refers to the act or process of causing something to happen or exist. It is often used to describe the relationship between a risk factor and a disease.
  • Comorbidity: Comorbidity is a term used to describe two or more diseases or medical conditions that occur in the same person at the same time or one after the other.

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