Detect
Detect
Detect (pronounced deh-tekt) is a term used in the medical field to identify the presence of a disease, condition, or abnormality in a patient. It is derived from the Latin word 'detectus', meaning 'to uncover or discover'.
Usage
In medicine, the term 'detect' is often used in the context of diagnostic procedures. For example, a doctor may use a stethoscope to detect abnormal heart sounds, or a blood test may be used to detect the presence of certain diseases.
Related Terms
- Diagnosis: The process of determining the nature of a disease or disorder and distinguishing it from other possible conditions.
- Screening: A strategy used in a population to detect a disease in individuals without signs or symptoms of that disease.
- Imaging: The technique and process of creating visual representations of the interior of a body for clinical analysis and medical intervention.
- Biopsy: A medical test commonly performed by a surgeon, interventional radiologist, or an interventional cardiologist involving extraction of sample cells or tissues for examination to determine the presence or extent of a disease.
Etymology
The term 'detect' comes from the Latin word 'detectus', which means 'to uncover or discover'. It was first used in the English language in the 15th century.
Pronunciation
The term 'detect' is pronounced as deh-tekt.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Detect
- Wikipedia's article - Detect
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