Indirect

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Indirect

Indirect (pronunciation: /ɪndɪˈrɛkt/, from Latin indirectus meaning 'not direct') is a term often used in various fields of medicine to describe a process or effect that is not caused by direct means.

Medical Usage

In medicine, the term 'indirect' is used to describe a variety of situations where the cause and effect are not directly linked. For example, an indirect injury is one that occurs away from the site of the initial impact or trauma. Similarly, indirect transmission of diseases refers to the spread of pathogens through an intermediate host or vector, rather than direct person-to-person contact.

Related Terms

  • Indirect Coombs test: A blood test used to detect antibodies that can cause a reaction between the mother's and baby's blood.
  • Indirect bilirubin: A form of bilirubin that is not water-soluble and circulates in the bloodstream, bound to albumin.
  • Indirect laryngoscopy: A procedure that uses a small mirror to examine the throat and larynx.
  • Indirect immunofluorescence: A two-step method of antibody labeling used to detect specific antigens in a sample.

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