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Medical language plays a crucial role in clinical diagnosis but often leads to ambiguity and diagnostic challenges due to its limited semantic scope. Terms like "orofacial pain" can vary widely in meaning depending on the specialist interpreting them. For example, a neurologist might interpret it as neuropathic pain, while a dentist might focus on temporomandibular disorders (TMD). This ambiguity stems from the hybrid nature of medical language, which incorporates technical terms from both formal logic (e.g., mathematics, electrophysiology) and natural language, leading to inconsistencies in understanding. | Medical language plays a crucial role in clinical diagnosis but often leads to ambiguity and diagnostic challenges due to its limited semantic scope. Terms like "orofacial pain" can vary widely in meaning depending on the specialist interpreting them. For example, a neurologist might interpret it as neuropathic pain, while a dentist might focus on temporomandibular disorders (TMD). This ambiguity stems from the hybrid nature of medical language, which incorporates technical terms from both formal logic (e.g., mathematics, electrophysiology) and natural language, leading to inconsistencies in understanding. | ||