Several
Several
Several (/sɛv(ə)r(ə)l/), from the Old French several, meaning separate or various, is a term often used in medical contexts to describe a condition or symptom that is present in more than one location or affects more than one part of the body.
Usage in Medical Context
In a medical context, several is used to describe a condition or symptom that is not confined to one area. For example, a patient may have several lesions or several symptoms of a disease. This term is often used in diagnostic reports and medical histories to provide a comprehensive view of a patient's health status.
Related Terms
- Multiple: This term is often used interchangeably with several, but in a medical context, it usually refers to a larger number of instances or locations. For example, a patient may have multiple fractures or multiple symptoms of a disease.
- Few: This term is often used to describe a smaller number of instances or locations. For example, a patient may have a few lesions or a few symptoms of a disease.
- Single: This term is used to describe a condition or symptom that is confined to one area. For example, a patient may have a single lesion or a single symptom of a disease.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Several
- Wikipedia's article - Several
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