subjective

[sub-jek´tiv]

perceived only by the affected individual and not by the examiner.

sub·jec·tive

(sŭb-jek'tiv),

1. Perceived only by the patient only and not evident to the examiner; said of certain symptoms, such as pain.

2. Colored by one's personal beliefs and attitudes. Compare: objective (2).

[L. subjectivus, fr. subjicio, to throw under]

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subjective

(səb-jĕk′tĭv)

adj.

1. Psychology Not caused by external stimuli.

2. Medicine Of, relating to, or designating a symptom or complaint perceived by a patient.

sub·jec′tive·ly adv.

sub·jec′tive·ness, sub′jec·tiv′i·ty (sŭb′jĕk-tĭv′ĭ-tē) n.

sub·jec·tive

(sŭb-jek'tiv)

1. Perceived by the patient only and not evident to the examiner; said of certain symptoms, such as pain.

2. Colored by one's personal beliefs and attitudes.
Compare: objective (2)

[L. subjectivus, fr. subjicio, to throw under]

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

sub·jec·tive

(sŭb-jek'tiv)

1. Perceived only by patient and not evident to examiner.

2. Colored by personal beliefs and attitudes.

[L. subjectivus, fr. subjicio, to throw under]

Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012

Patient discussion about subjective

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