Entity
Entity
Entity (/ɛnˈtɪti/; from Latin ens, genitive entis, "being") is a term used in various fields of study, including philosophy, computer science, and medicine. In the medical field, an entity refers to a distinct, independent, singular unit that can be identified or recognized. This can include a disease, condition, symptom, or any other identifiable aspect of health or illness.
Medical Usage
In medicine, an entity is often used to refer to a specific disease or condition. For example, a "disease entity" is a particular illness identified by its specific and unique features. Similarly, a "clinical entity" refers to a set of symptoms and signs that, when observed together, constitute a particular disease or disorder.
Related Terms
- Disease Entity: A specific disease or disorder identified by its unique characteristics.
- Clinical Entity: A set of symptoms and signs that, when observed together, constitute a particular disease or disorder.
- Pathological Entity: A disease or condition that is identified by its pathological features.
- Biological Entity: A distinct, singular unit in biology that can be identified or recognized, such as a cell, gene, or organism.
Etymology
The term entity comes from the Latin ens, genitive entis, which means "being". It was first used in English in the late 15th century to refer to the state or quality of being or existence. The medical usage of the term to refer to a specific disease or condition began in the 19th century.
Pronunciation
Entity is pronounced as /ɛnˈtɪti/.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Entity
- Wikipedia's article - Entity
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