Underlying

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Underlying

Underlying (/ʌndəˈlaɪɪŋ/) is a term used in various fields of medicine to describe a disease or condition that is present but not immediately noticeable or active. It often refers to a condition that forms the basis or the root cause of a more immediate and observable disease or symptom.

Etymology

The term "underlying" comes from the Old English word "underlicgan", which means "to be beneath or below". In the medical context, it has been used since the late 19th century to refer to diseases or conditions that are present but not immediately noticeable.

Related Terms

  • Chronic disease: A long-term health condition that may not have visible symptoms but can be an underlying cause of other health issues.
  • Comorbidity: The presence of one or more additional diseases or disorders co-occurring with a primary disease or disorder.
  • Pathogenesis: The process by which a disease develops, often involving an underlying cause.
  • Predisposition: A tendency to suffer from a particular condition, often due to an underlying genetic factor.
  • Subclinical: A stage of a disease or a health condition where there are no noticeable symptoms, but the disease or condition is present.

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