Unresolved
Unresolved (medical term)
Unresolved (pronunciation: /ʌnˈrɛzəlvd/) is a term used in the medical field to describe a condition or symptom that has not been resolved or cleared up.
Etymology
The term "unresolved" is derived from the prefix 'un-', meaning 'not', and the word 'resolved', which is from the Latin 'resolvere', meaning 'to loosen or release'. In a medical context, it refers to a condition or symptom that has not been 'loosened' or 'released', i.e., has not been cured or alleviated.
Related Terms
- Chronic: A chronic condition is one that is persistent or otherwise long-lasting in its effects. An unresolved condition may become chronic if it continues for a long period of time without being resolved.
- Acute: An acute condition is one that has a rapid onset and a short, severe course. An unresolved condition may initially be acute before becoming chronic if it is not resolved.
- Symptom: A symptom is a physical or mental feature that is regarded as indicating a condition of disease. An unresolved symptom is one that continues without being alleviated.
- Diagnosis: Diagnosis is the identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms. An unresolved condition or symptom may complicate the process of diagnosis.
- Prognosis: Prognosis is the likely course of a disease or ailment. An unresolved condition or symptom may affect the prognosis of a patient.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Unresolved
- Wikipedia's article - Unresolved
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