Usual
Usual
Usual (/juːʒuːəl/; from Latin usus, meaning "use") is a term often used in the medical field to describe a condition or symptom that is common or expected in a particular context.
Definition
In medicine, the term "usual" is used to describe a symptom, condition, or treatment that is commonly observed or expected in a given situation. For example, a doctor might say that a patient's symptoms are "usual" for a particular disease, meaning that they are typical or expected.
Related Terms
- Normal: A term used to describe a state of health that is considered standard or average.
- Common: A term used to describe a condition or symptom that is frequently observed.
- Typical: A term used to describe a symptom or condition that is characteristic or representative of a particular disease or condition.
- Expected: A term used to describe a symptom or condition that is anticipated based on a patient's medical history or current health status.
Usage in Medical Context
In a medical context, "usual" is often used to describe the expected course of a disease or the typical response to a treatment. For example, a doctor might say that a patient is experiencing the "usual" side effects of a medication, meaning that the side effects are common and expected.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Usual
- Wikipedia's article - Usual
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