Symbol
Symbol (medicine)
Symbol (pronounced: /ˈsɪmbəl/) in the context of medicine, refers to a shorthand representation or sign that stands for a medical condition, process, or concept. The term originates from the Late Latin word symbolum, which means "sign, mark".
Etymology
The term Symbol is derived from the Greek word symbolon which means "token, watchword". It was used in ancient times to denote a token or sign that represented a concept or idea.
Usage in Medicine
In medicine, symbols are used extensively to represent various medical conditions, processes, and concepts. For example, the symbol "+" is used to denote a positive result in a medical test, while "-" denotes a negative result. Similarly, the symbol "Δ" is used to represent change in a medical condition or process.
Related Terms
- Medical Terminology: The language used to precisely describe the human body, including its components, processes, conditions affecting it, and procedures performed upon it.
- Medical Abbreviations: Shortened forms of words or phrases used in medical records or reports.
- Medical Notation: A system of symbols and abbreviations used by healthcare professionals to record clinical information or to describe a patient's medical history.
See Also
- Medical Symbols: A list of common symbols used in the medical field.
- Medical Iconography: The study of the history and use of medical symbols.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Symbol
- Wikipedia's article - Symbol
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