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Occult (Medicine)
Occult (pronunciation: /əˈkʌlt/) in the medical context refers to a condition or disease that is hidden, not showing any obvious symptoms or signs. The term is derived from the Latin word "occultus", meaning hidden or secret.
Etymology
The term "occult" originates from the Latin word "occultus", which means hidden or secret. In the medical context, it is used to describe conditions or diseases that are not readily observable or detectable.
Related Terms
- Occult blood: Refers to the presence of blood in the stool or urine that is not visible to the naked eye, but can be detected through laboratory testing.
- Occult fracture: A fracture that is not visible on initial X-ray images but can be detected with other imaging techniques such as MRI or CT scan.
- Occult infection: An infection that does not show any obvious signs or symptoms but can be identified through laboratory testing.
- Occult malignancy: A hidden cancer that is not causing any symptoms and is often discovered incidentally during the investigation of an unrelated problem.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Occult
- Wikipedia's article - Occult
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