Glossary Term

Background

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Definition

Existing conditions, especially those that would be confused with the phenomenon to be observed or measured.

Extended Notes

Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C45782. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0. Source identity and definition checked automatically on 2026-10-20. No individual clinical interpretation or human reviewer is asserted.

Also Known As

Background
Background — IVD Glossary