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Presenting (pronunciation: /prɪˈzɛntɪŋ/) is a term used in the medical field to describe the initial set of symptoms or conditions that a patient reports to a healthcare provider.
Etymology
The term "presenting" is derived from the Latin word "praesentare", which means "to show" or "to offer". In the medical context, it refers to the act of a patient showing or offering their symptoms or conditions to a healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment.
Related Terms
- Symptom: A physical or mental feature that is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient.
- Diagnosis: The identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.
- Healthcare Provider: A person or organization that provides medical services to patients.
- Treatment: The management and care of a patient to combat, ameliorate, or prevent a disease, disorder, or injury.
- Condition: A state of health, especially one that is chronic or lasting over a long period of time.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Presenting
- Wikipedia's article - Presenting
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