Unequal
Unequal
Unequal (/ʌnˈiːkwəl/), derived from the Old French inequal, is a term often used in the medical field to describe a condition or state where things are not the same in size, quantity, or value.
Medical Usage
In medicine, the term unequal is frequently used to describe a variety of conditions and symptoms. For instance, unequal pupil size (anisocoria) is a condition where the pupils of the eyes are not the same size. Similarly, unequal pulse is a condition where the pulse rates in different parts of the body are not the same.
Related Terms
- Anisocoria: A condition characterized by an unequal size of the eyes' pupils.
- Pulse: The rhythmic dilation of an artery resulting from beating of the heart.
- Asymmetry: Lack of equality or equivalence between parts or aspects of something; lack of symmetry.
Etymology
The term unequal originates from the Old French inequal, which is derived from the Latin in meaning 'not' and aequalis meaning 'equal, even, level, like'.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Unequal
- Wikipedia's article - Unequal
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