Concomitant
Concomitant
Concomitant (pronunciation: /kənˈkɒmɪt(ə)nt/) is a term used in various fields of medicine to describe two or more conditions or diseases that occur together, but are not necessarily related. The term is derived from the Latin word 'concomitari', which means 'to accompany'.
Etymology
The term 'concomitant' is derived from the Latin word 'concomitari', which is a combination of 'com' (with) and 'comitari' (to accompany). It was first used in the English language in the 17th century to describe things that occur or exist together.
Usage in Medicine
In medicine, 'concomitant' is often used to describe conditions or diseases that occur together. For example, a patient may have concomitant diabetes and hypertension. This does not necessarily mean that the two conditions are related, but rather that they occur in the same patient at the same time.
Related Terms
- Comorbidity: This term is often used interchangeably with 'concomitant', but there is a subtle difference. Comorbidity refers to two or more conditions or diseases that occur in the same person at the same time, but it also implies that there is a known or suspected causal relationship between the conditions.
- Coincidence: This term is used to describe two or more events that occur at the same time by chance, rather than as a result of a known or suspected causal relationship.
- Syndrome: This term refers to a group of symptoms that consistently occur together and are indicative of a particular disease or disorder.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Concomitant
- Wikipedia's article - Concomitant
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