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Clinical context

Indication

A condition, sign or symptom that provides a reason to consider a test, treatment or procedure.

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What this means in a clinic conversation

A proposed clinical indication and an FDA-approved indication are different claims. Clarify both the diagnosis being addressed and the source of any approval statement.

A question to bring

What diagnosis or problem is this intended to address, and how was it established?

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Sources and editorial context

This definition was compiled from the sources below and has not received independent clinical review. It supports understanding and consultation preparation.

  1. NCI Dictionary: indication · National Cancer InstituteReference checked 2026-10-02
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