Either
Either
Either (/ˈiːðər, ˈaɪðər/) is a term used in English language, originating from Old English ǣgther, which is a contraction of ǣghwæther meaning "each of two".
Definition
In the context of medical terminology, "either" is often used to indicate one or the other of two possibilities. For example, a doctor might say, "The patient could have either anemia or leukemia." This means that the patient could have one of these two conditions, but not both at the same time.
Usage
"Either" is used in various contexts in medical terminology. It is often used in differential diagnosis, where a healthcare professional is trying to determine which of two or more diseases with similar symptoms a patient may have. It can also be used in treatment options, where a patient may be given the choice of either one treatment or another.
Related Terms
- Differential diagnosis: The process of distinguishing between two or more conditions that share similar signs or symptoms.
- Anemia: A condition in which there is a deficiency of red cells or of haemoglobin in the blood, resulting in pallor and weariness.
- Leukemia: A malignant progressive disease in which the bone marrow and other blood-forming organs produce increased numbers of immature or abnormal leukocytes.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Either
- Wikipedia's article - Either
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