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Late

Late (/leɪt/), from the Old English lǣt, is a term often used in medical contexts to describe a condition, symptom, or event that occurs or is noticed after the usual or expected time.

Medical Usage

In medical terminology, late is used to describe symptoms or conditions that appear or are diagnosed after the expected time. For example, in the context of developmental disorders, a child may be described as having late onset if they begin to show symptoms later than is typically expected. Similarly, in the context of diseases such as cancer, a late diagnosis refers to a diagnosis that is made after the disease has progressed beyond its early stages.

Related Terms

  • Late onset: A term used to describe a condition or symptom that begins to appear later than is typically expected.
  • Late diagnosis: A diagnosis that is made after a disease has progressed beyond its early stages.
  • Late stage: A term used to describe a disease that has progressed to its later stages.
  • Late term: In obstetrics, a pregnancy that has extended beyond the normal term is referred to as a late term pregnancy.

Etymology

The term late comes from the Old English lǣt, which means "slow, tardy, or delayed". It has been used in the English language since at least the 12th century.

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