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con·di·tion [ kuhn-dish-uhn ]
Definitions related to condition:
  • A state of being, such as a state of health.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • An observable finding or state that persists over time and tends to require intervention or management, and, therefore, distinguished from an Observation made at a point in time; may exist before an Observation of the Condition is made or after interventions to manage the Condition are undertaken. Examples: equipment repair status, device recall status, a health risk, a financial risk, public health risk, pregnancy, health maintenance, chronic illness
    NCI Health Level 7 Vocabulary
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2018
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