Odds

What does "Odds" 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

"Odds" in medicine refers to the likelihood or chance of an event happening, such as developing a disease or experiencing a side effect from a treatment. It's a way of expressing risk. For example, if the odds of getting a certain disease are 1 in 100, it means that out of 100 people, one person is expected to get the disease. It's important to note that odds do not guarantee an outcome, they just provide an estimate based on available data.

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