In medicine and nursing, gross and grossly have distinct meanings. Imprecisely, it means "very much", "so much", "definitely", "absolutely", "positively", "very noticeably", etc.
Patient records often contain these kind of examples:
NOTE: Doctor's notes are not written as complete sentences. Please do not edit these examples.
Any area of examination could include the adjectives of gross or grossly. In fact, sometimes if a patient's chief complaint is about one thing in particular, but the exam shows absolutely no reason for the symptom, the doctor will be more inclined to use gross or grossly as the adjective to describe "absolutely nothing found" or "absolutely normal".
Grossly preserved means that to the naked eye, it looks intact.
It means that there are no problems obvious tot he naked eye.
"Peripheral vision grossly intact" means that the ability to see objects outside of the direct line of sight is not significantly impaired. It indicates that there are no major issues with the side or peripheral vision during a basic assessment.
On a chest x-ray, this means that the bones are seen as normal, without pathology.
Well, darling, it means that cranial nerves 2 through 12 are all present and accounted for, and the examination didn't show any major issues jumping out at you. So, basically, everything from your eyesight to your tongue wagging seems to be in working order without any big red flags waving in your face. But hey, always best to consult with a professional to dive deeper into the nitty-gritty details, just to be on the safe side, honey.
Gross means appearance without the aid of a magnifying instrument. An example of this is gross anatomy, which is a study of how the body looks without the aid of a microscope. Grossly maintained means that upon initial inspection it was maintained
"Grossly intact posterior elements" typically refers to the structures of the spine at the back part of the vertebrae, including the laminae, facets, and spinous processes, being fully preserved without any significant damage or disruption. This term is often used in medical imaging reports to describe the condition of the bony structures in the spine.
pancreas grossly normal
“Cognitive function grossly intact” generally refers to an individual having normal cognitive abilities without significant impairment or cognitive decline. It implies that the person’s cognitive functions, such as memory, attention, and reasoning, are functioning within normal limits for their age and level of education.
Grossly tender means it obviously hurts when touched.
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Grossly benign means that to the naked eye, it does not appear dangerous.