General

What does "General" 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 context of medicine, "general" often refers to a broad or overall view of health. It can be used to describe a type of doctor, like a general practitioner, who is trained to handle a wide variety of health issues rather than specializing in one area. It can also refer to a type of medical care or procedure that is not specific to one part of the body or one type of disease. For example, general surgery involves operations on different parts of the body.

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