Exceptional

From WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia

Exceptional is a term often used in various fields, including medicine, psychology, and education, to describe situations, conditions, or individuals that are significantly different from the norm. In a medical context, an exceptional condition might be a rare disease or a unique response to a treatment. In education, an exceptional student might be one who is gifted or has special needs.

Medical Context[edit | edit source]

In the field of medicine, the term "exceptional" is often used to describe rare or unique conditions. For example, an exceptional disease might be a rare disease that affects only a small number of people worldwide. Similarly, an exceptional response to a treatment might be a unique or unexpected reaction that is not typically seen in most patients.

Psychological Context[edit | edit source]

In psychology, the term "exceptional" can refer to individuals who exhibit significant deviations from the norm in their behavior or mental processes. This could include individuals with mental disorders, as well as those who are considered gifted or talented in a particular area.

Educational Context[edit | edit source]

In the field of education, an exceptional student is often one who requires special educational services or programs. This could include students with learning disabilities, as well as those who are considered gifted or talented.

See Also[edit | edit source]

Exceptional Resources
Wikipedia
WikiMD
Navigation: Wellness - Encyclopedia - Health topics - Disease Index‏‎ - Drugs - World Directory - Gray's Anatomy - Keto diet - Recipes

Search WikiMD

Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD

WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia

Let Food Be Thy Medicine
Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates

Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.

Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD