Similar
Similar
Similar (pronunciation: /ˈsɪmɪlər/) is an adjective used in the medical field to describe conditions, symptoms, or treatments that have a likeness or resemblance to each other. The term originates from the Old French similaire, which is derived from the Latin similis meaning "like".
Related Terms
- Comparison: The act of comparing two or more things to determine their similarities or differences.
- Analogy: A comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
- Correlation: A mutual relationship or connection between two or more things.
- Homology (medicine): The existence of shared ancestry between a pair of structures or genes in different species.
- Symptom: A physical or mental feature which is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient.
- Treatment: Medical care given to a patient for an illness or injury.
Usage in Medical Context
In a medical context, 'similar' is often used to describe conditions that have the same or similar symptoms, treatments that have the same or similar effects, or diseases that affect the same or similar areas of the body. For example, two diseases may be described as similar if they both cause fever and fatigue, or two treatments may be described as similar if they both involve the use of antibiotics.
See Also
- Differential diagnosis: The process of distinguishing a specific disease or condition from others that present similar clinical features.
- Pathology: The science of the causes and effects of diseases, especially the branch of medicine that deals with the laboratory examination of samples of body tissue for diagnostic or forensic purposes.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Similar
- Wikipedia's article - Similar
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