Normal

What does "Normal" 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 a medical document, the term "normal" refers to a condition or a part of the body that is functioning as it should, or appears as it typically does in a healthy individual. For instance, if a part of the body, like a tendon, is described as "normal", it means that it doesn't show any signs of disease or injury. It's functioning as expected and doesn't have any abnormalities.

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