Medical oddity
Medical Oddity
Medical oddity (pronunciation: /ˈmɛdɪkəl ˈɒdɪti/) refers to a rare or unusual medical condition or occurrence that deviates from the norm. The term is often used to describe unique cases in medicine that are not typically seen in the general population.
Etymology
The term 'medical oddity' is derived from the combination of two words. 'Medical', which originates from the Latin medicus meaning 'physician', and 'oddity', which comes from the English word 'odd', meaning 'different from what is usual or expected'.
Related Terms
- Anomaly: An anomaly is something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected. In a medical context, it often refers to a physical abnormality present at birth.
- Syndrome: A syndrome is a group of symptoms that consistently occur together or a condition characterized by a set of associated symptoms.
- Congenital disorder: A congenital disorder, also known as a congenital disease, birth defect, or anomaly, is a condition existing at or before birth regardless of cause.
- Mutation: In biology, a mutation is an alteration in the genetic material—the DNA of a cell—that results in new characteristics.
- Phenotype: The phenotype of an organism is the composite of the organism's observable characteristics or traits.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Medical oddity
- Wikipedia's article - Medical oddity
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