Advent
Advent
Advent (/ˈædvɛnt/; from Latin adventus, meaning "coming") is a term used in the medical field to describe the onset or start of symptoms or diseases. It is often used in conjunction with other medical terms to describe the initial stages of a condition or the first appearance of symptoms.
Etymology
The term Advent is derived from the Latin word adventus, which means "coming". In the medical context, it is used to denote the onset or arrival of symptoms or diseases.
Related Terms
- Incubation period: The period between exposure to an infection and the appearance of the first symptoms.
- Prodrome: An early symptom (or set of symptoms) that might indicate the start of a disease before specific symptoms occur.
- Onset (medicine): The beginning or first appearance of the signs or symptoms of an illness as they are recognized in the patient.
- Acute (medicine): A condition that comes on rapidly and is severe in nature.
- Chronic (medicine): A condition that is persistent or otherwise long-lasting in its effects.
Usage
In medical literature, the term Advent is often used to describe the onset of symptoms or diseases. For example, "The advent of symptoms was sudden and severe, indicating a possible acute condition."
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Advent
- Wikipedia's article - Advent
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