Acquired disorder
Acquired disorder
Acquired disorder (pronounced: uh-kwahyuhd dis-awr-der) is a term used in the field of medicine to refer to a disease or disorder that is not inherited genetically, but develops after birth due to environmental factors or exposure to certain conditions.
Etymology
The term "acquired" comes from the Latin word "acquirere", which means "to obtain", and "disorder" comes from the Old French "desordre", which means "lack of order". In the medical context, an acquired disorder is one that is obtained or developed after birth, rather than being genetically inherited.
Related Terms
- Inherited disorder: A disorder that is passed down from parents to their offspring through their genes.
- Congenital disorder: A disorder that is present at birth, but not necessarily inherited.
- Environmental factor: Any non-genetic factor that influences the development of a disease or disorder.
- Genetic disorder: A disorder caused by abnormalities in an individual's genome.
Examples of Acquired Disorders
- Infectious diseases: Diseases caused by pathogenic microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi.
- Autoimmune diseases: Diseases in which the body's immune system attacks healthy cells.
- Cancer: A group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells.
- Cardiovascular diseases: Diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Acquired disorder
- Wikipedia's article - Acquired disorder
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