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FALSE

False (/fɔːls/; from Old English fals, "not true") is a term used in various fields of study, including logic, mathematics, and medicine, to denote something that is not true or correct. It is often used in contrast to the term true, which denotes something that is in accordance with fact or reality.

Etymology

The term "false" originates from the Old English word fals, which means "not true". It is derived from the Latin word falsus, which means "deceived" or "erroneous". The term has been in use since the 12th century.

In Medicine

In medicine, the term "false" is often used to describe a condition or result that is not true or accurate. For example, a false positive is a test result that wrongly indicates that a particular condition or attribute is present. Similarly, a false negative is a test result that wrongly indicates that a particular condition or attribute is absent.

Related Terms

  • False positive: A test result that wrongly indicates that a particular condition or attribute is present.
  • False negative: A test result that wrongly indicates that a particular condition or attribute is absent.
  • False alarm: An alarm that is set off without a valid reason, often causing unnecessary panic or concern.
  • False pregnancy: A condition in which a woman exhibits symptoms of pregnancy, but is not actually pregnant.

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