Trio
Trio (tri-o)
Trio (pronounced: /triːoʊ/) is a term commonly used in various fields, including medicine, to denote a group or set of three. The term originates from the Latin word "trio", which means three.
Medical Usage
In the field of medicine, the term 'trio' is often used to refer to a set of three related medical conditions, symptoms, or factors. For example, the term 'metabolic syndrome' is often referred to as a 'trio' of conditions that includes high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and excess body fat around the waist.
Etymology
The term 'trio' originates from the Latin word 'trio', which means three. It was first used in English in the late 16th century.
Related Terms
- Triad: In medicine, a triad is a set of three related symptoms or conditions that occur together. For example, the classic triad of diabetes mellitus includes polyuria (excessive urination), polydipsia (excessive thirst), and polyphagia (excessive hunger).
- Trilogy of Fallot: This is a set of three related heart defects that occur together. It is a variant of the more commonly known tetralogy of Fallot, which includes four related heart defects.
- Triple Therapy: This is a treatment strategy that involves the use of three different medications. It is commonly used in the treatment of various conditions, including HIV, hepatitis C, and Helicobacter pylori infection.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Trio
- Wikipedia's article - Trio
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