Medical Term:
equivalent
Pronunciation: ē-kwiv′ă-lent
Definition:
- Equal in any respect.
- That which is equal in size, weight, force, or any other quality to something else.
- Having the capability to counterbalance or neutralize each other.
- Having equal valencies.
- Used to describe a symptom complex that is less commonly associated with a syndrome than the usual classic symptoms or chief complaint.
Synonym(s): gram equivalent
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Examples: glitazone, GI cocktail, etc.
