Accompaniment
Accompaniment (pronunciation: /əˈkʌmpənɪmənt/) is a term used in various fields of medicine.
Etymology
The term "accompaniment" is derived from the French word "accompagnement", which means to go along with or to go together.
Definition
In the medical context, accompaniment refers to a secondary condition or symptom that occurs simultaneously with a primary condition or symptom. It is often used to describe symptoms that are not the main focus of a medical condition but are present and may affect the patient's overall health and well-being.
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.
- Comorbidity: The simultaneous presence of two or more diseases or medical conditions in a patient.
- Diagnosis: The identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.
- Prognosis: The likely course of a disease or ailment.
- Treatment: Medical care given to a patient for an illness or injury.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Accompaniment
- Wikipedia's article - Accompaniment
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