Unrelated
Unrelated (pronunciation: /ʌn.rɪˈleɪ.tɪd/) is an adjective used in the medical field to describe a condition, symptom, or event that has no connection or relevance to another. The term is derived from the prefix 'un-', meaning 'not', and 'related', which means 'connected in some way'.
Definition
In the context of medicine, 'unrelated' is often used to describe symptoms, diseases, or conditions that do not have a direct causal relationship. For example, a patient may present with two symptoms that are unrelated, meaning they are not caused by the same disease or condition.
Usage
The term 'unrelated' is used in various medical contexts. It can be used to describe symptoms, diseases, conditions, or medical tests that do not have a direct causal relationship. For example, a doctor may say that a patient's headache is unrelated to their stomach pain, meaning that the two symptoms are not caused by the same condition.
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.
- Disease: A particular abnormal condition that negatively affects the structure or function of all or part of an organism, and that is not due to any immediate external injury.
- Condition (medicine): A medical condition is a broad term that includes all diseases and disorders.
- Medical test: A medical procedure performed to detect, diagnose, or monitor diseases, disease processes, susceptibility, or to determine a course of treatment.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Unrelated
- Wikipedia's article - Unrelated
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