Subclinical
Subclinical
Subclinical (/sʌbˈklɪnɪkəl/) refers to a disease or condition that is not severe enough to present definite or readily observable symptoms. It is derived from the Latin words "sub" meaning under, and "clinicus" meaning bedridden, relating to the fact that these conditions are not severe enough to confine a person to bed.
Etymology
The term "subclinical" is derived from the Latin prefix "sub-" meaning "under" or "below", and "clinicus" which means "bedridden". This is in reference to the fact that subclinical conditions are not severe enough to confine a person to bed or to cause noticeable symptoms.
Related Terms
- Clinical: Pertaining to or founded on observation and treatment of patients, as distinguished from theoretical or basic science.
- Asymptomatic: Showing no evidence of disease or abnormality.
- Latent: Existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden or concealed.
- Preclinical: Pertaining to the period preceding the appearance of clinical symptoms.
- Incubation period: The period between exposure to an infection and the appearance of the first symptoms.
See Also
References
- Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary (32nd edition). Elsevier Saunders. p. 1746. ISBN 978-1-4160-6257-8.
- Stedman's Medical Dictionary (28th edition). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. p. 1864. ISBN 978-0-7817-6450-6.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Subclinical
- Wikipedia's article - Subclinical
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