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the earliest documented case of a disease that is included in an epidemiological study
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First disease case in an epidemic within a population.
Ãâó: science.education.nih.gov/supplements/nih1/disease...
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(aka proband) The family member whose *phenotype* leads to a family study. Ketosis is the accumulation of excessive amounts of ketones, as show by elevated blood levels of beta-hydroxybutyric and acetoacetic acids.
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The first case in a family or other defined group to come to the attention of the investigator. See also case.
Ãâó: www.merrea.org/glossary%20i.htm
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