Partial

Partial
Specialty	Neurology, Psychiatry

Partial in a medical context often refers to conditions or phenomena that are incomplete or affecting only a part of the body. This term can be associated with various medical conditions and treatments, where it denotes involvement that is not total or generalized, but rather localized or segmental.

Types

Partial conditions can vary widely depending on the context and the specific body system involved. Some examples include:

• Partial seizure, a type of seizure that affects only part of the brain.
• Partial remission, in the context of cancer, where the disease is partially responded to treatment but is not completely gone.
• Partial paralysis, where only a part of the body is paralyzed.
• Partial gastrectomy, a surgical procedure where only part of the stomach is removed.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of partial conditions typically involves a combination of clinical assessment, imaging studies, and sometimes laboratory tests, depending on the nature of the condition. For example, a partial seizure might be diagnosed using an EEG which shows localized brain activity typical of seizures.

Treatment

Treatment also varies widely and is specific to the condition and its severity. For instance, partial seizures may be treated with anti-seizure medications, while partial paralysis might involve physical therapy and rehabilitation.

See also

• Complete (medical)
• Generalized disorder