Signal
Signal (medicine)
Signal (pronounced: /ˈsɪɡ.nəl/) is a term used in medicine to denote a measurable change in the body that indicates a particular disease or condition. The term is derived from the Latin word 'signum', meaning 'sign' or 'mark'.
Etymology
The term 'signal' in the context of medicine is derived from the Latin word 'signum', which translates to 'sign' or 'mark'. This is in reference to the observable changes or 'signs' that a disease or condition may present in a patient.
Related Terms
- Symptom: A physical or mental feature which is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient.
- Sign: Any objective evidence of disease, as opposed to a symptom, which is, by nature, subjective.
- Diagnosis: The identification of the nature and cause of a certain phenomenon.
- Prognosis: The likely course of a disease or ailment.
- Pathology: The study of the causes and effects of disease or injury.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Signal
- Wikipedia's article - Signal
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