Score
Score (Medicine)
Score (pronounced: /skɔːr/) is a term used in the field of medicine to quantify the severity or progress of a disease, or to predict its outcome. The term originates from the Old Norse word 'skor', meaning 'notch' or 'tally', reflecting its use as a measurement tool.
Usage
In medicine, a score is often used as a diagnostic tool, helping healthcare professionals to assess a patient's condition and determine the best course of treatment. Scores can be based on a variety of factors, including symptoms, medical history, and the results of diagnostic tests. Some commonly used scores in medicine include the Glasgow Coma Scale, the APACHE II score, and the CHADS2 score.
Related Terms
- Index (medicine): An index is a type of score that is used to measure a specific aspect of a patient's health, such as their body mass index (BMI) or their cardiovascular health index.
- Scale (medicine): A scale is a type of score that is used to measure the severity of a specific symptom or condition, such as the pain scale or the depression scale.
- Prognosis: A prognosis is a prediction of the likely course and outcome of a disease, often based on the patient's score on a specific scale or index.
- Risk factor: A risk factor is a characteristic that increases a person's chances of developing a disease or injury. Many scores in medicine are used to quantify these risk factors.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Score
- Wikipedia's article - Score
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