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Related

Related (pronunciation: /rɪˈleɪtɪd/) is a term used in various fields of medicine to denote a connection or association between two or more entities, such as diseases, symptoms, or medical conditions. The term is derived from the Latin word "relatus", meaning "brought back" or "referred to".

Etymology

The term "related" comes from the Latin word "relatus", which is the past participle of the verb "referre". "Referre" means "to bring back" or "to refer". In the context of medicine, "related" is used to describe a connection or association between two or more entities.

Usage in Medicine

In medicine, "related" is often used to describe the relationship between diseases, symptoms, or medical conditions. For example, a doctor might say that a patient's symptoms are related to a specific disease, meaning that the symptoms are caused by or associated with that disease.

Related Terms

  • Association: A statistical relationship between two or more events, characteristics, or other variables.
  • Correlation: A measure of the relationship between two or more variables.
  • Causation: The act or process of causing something to happen or exist.
  • Symptom: A physical or mental feature that is regarded as indicating a condition of disease.
  • Disease: A particular abnormal condition that negatively affects the structure or function of all or part of an organism.

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