Known
Known
Known (pronounced: /noʊn/) is a term used in various fields of medicine to denote a condition, disease, or symptom that has been identified or diagnosed. The term is derived from the Old English 'cnawan', which means 'to recognize, perceive, see'.
Etymology
The term 'known' is derived from the Old English 'cnawan', which means 'to recognize, perceive, see'. It is related to the Old High German 'knan', the Old Norse 'kenna', and the Gothic 'kunnan', all of which have similar meanings.
Usage in Medicine
In medicine, the term 'known' is often used to denote a condition, disease, or symptom that has been identified or diagnosed. For example, a 'known case of diabetes' refers to a patient who has been diagnosed with diabetes. Similarly, a 'known allergen' refers to a substance that has been identified as causing an allergic reaction.
Related Terms
- Diagnosis: The process of determining which disease or condition explains a person's symptoms and signs.
- Symptom: A physical or mental feature that is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient.
- Disease: A particular abnormal condition that negatively affects the structure or function of all or part of an organism, and that is not due to any immediate external injury.
- Condition: The state of something with regard to its appearance, quality, or working order.
- Allergen: A substance that causes an allergic reaction.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Known
- Wikipedia's article - Known
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