Primary

What does "Primary" 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, "primary" often refers to the main or first point of contact for a patient. This could be a primary care physician, who is usually the first doctor a patient sees for non-emergency issues. The term can also refer to a disease or condition that is not caused by another disease or condition, meaning it exists on its own. For example, primary hypertension is high blood pressure that isn't caused by another health issue.

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