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Confirmed

Confirmed (/kənˈfɜːrmd/) is a term used in the medical field to describe a diagnosis or condition that has been definitively established. It is often used after a series of tests or examinations have been conducted and the results have conclusively pointed to a specific condition or disease.

Etymology

The term "confirmed" originates from the Latin word "confirmare", which means "to establish". In the context of medicine, it is used to indicate that a diagnosis or condition has been firmly established.

Related Terms

  • Diagnosis: The identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.
  • Condition: A state of health, especially an ongoing or chronic state such as diabetes or heart disease.
  • Test: A procedure intended to establish the quality, performance, or reliability of something, especially before it is taken into widespread use.
  • Examination: A detailed inspection or investigation.
  • Disease: A disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant, especially one that produces specific symptoms or that affects a specific location.

Usage in Medical Context

In a medical context, the term "confirmed" is used to describe a diagnosis or condition that has been definitively established. For example, a patient may be said to have a "confirmed case of diabetes" if their blood sugar levels have been consistently high over a period of time and other symptoms of diabetes are present.

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