Finding

What does "Finding" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

In the field of medicine, "finding" refers to the result or outcome that a doctor or healthcare professional discovers during a medical examination or test. This could be anything from a symptom the patient is experiencing, to a sign of disease that shows up on a lab test or scan. For example, a high blood sugar level could be a "finding" in a diabetes test. These findings help doctors to diagnose and treat health conditions.

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