Unlikely
Unlikely
Unlikely (pronunciation: /ʌnˈlaɪkli/) is an adjective in the English language that is often used in medical contexts to denote a low probability or chance of occurrence.
Etymology
The term "unlikely" is derived from the Old English word "unlic," which means "not like." The prefix "un-" denotes negation, while "likely" is derived from the Old English word "lic," meaning "like" or "similar."
Medical Usage
In medical terminology, "unlikely" is used to describe the low probability of a certain medical condition or event occurring. For example, a doctor might say that it is "unlikely" for a patient to have a certain disease based on their symptoms and medical history.
Internal link: Medical terminology
Related Terms
- Internal link: Probability: The measure of the likelihood that a given event will occur.
- Internal link: Diagnosis: The identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.
- Internal link: Symptom: A physical or mental feature that is regarded as indicating a condition of disease.
- Internal link: Medical history: Information gained by a physician by asking specific questions, either of the patient or of other people who know the person and can give suitable information.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Unlikely
- Wikipedia's article - Unlikely
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