Abate
Abate
Abate (/əˈbeɪt/), from the Old French abattre, meaning "to beat down", is a medical term used to describe the decrease in severity or intensity of a disease or pain.
Etymology
The term abate originates from the Old French abattre, which means "to beat down". It was first used in the English language in the 14th century. The term has been used in the medical field to describe the reduction or lessening of symptoms or severity of a disease.
Pronunciation
The term abate is pronounced as /əˈbeɪt/.
Related Terms
- Remission: A decrease in or disappearance of signs and symptoms of a disease. The term is often used when a disease is no longer active, but it may return.
- Subside: To become less intense, active, or severe; to lessen.
- Mitigate: To make less severe or painful.
- Alleviate: To relieve or lessen a symptom or condition.
- Diminish: To make or become less.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Abate
- Wikipedia's article - Abate
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