Plateaued

What does "Plateaued" 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, the term "plateaued" is used to describe a situation where a patient's condition or progress has stopped improving or worsening. It's like climbing a hill and then reaching a flat area where you neither go up nor down. This could refer to a disease, a symptom, or a patient's overall health. It's a state of no change after a period of improvement or decline.

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