What Term Describes the Likelihood That a Specific Condition Is

question 23

Multiple Choice

What term describes the likelihood that a specific condition is present before the diagnostic test results are known?

• A) Pretest probability
• B) Prevalence
• C) Efficacy
• D) Diagnostic accuracy

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Definitions:

Cartilaginous Joint

Bones connected by cartilage; includes synchondroses and symphyses.

Epiphyseal Plates

Growth plates located at the ends of long bones where new bone growth occurs in children and adolescents.

Intervertebral Disks

Cartilaginous pads situated between the vertebrae in the spine, acting as shock absorbers and allowing flexibility.

Fontanelles

Soft spots on a baby's head where the skull bones have not yet fused, allowing for growth of the brain.