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Anonymization Medical Data

Meaning

The process of removing or modifying personally identifiable information from health data, such as hormonal lab results or treatment records, so that the individual cannot be directly or indirectly linked to the information. This critical practice allows for the safe utilization of large datasets in clinical research and public health studies without compromising patient confidentiality. Protecting patient privacy is paramount when analyzing population-level endocrinological trends or developing new therapeutic strategies.