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Afghan (medical term)
Afghan (pronunciation: /ˈafɡan/) is a term used in the medical field, particularly in the context of genetics and epidemiology. The term is often used to refer to genetic traits or diseases prevalent in the Afghan population.
Etymology
The term "Afghan" originates from the name of the Afghanistan people, a South-Central Asian ethnic group primarily located in Afghanistan.
Related Terms
- Afghan Syndrome: A term used to describe a range of medical conditions and symptoms reported by veterans of the Afghan War. Similar to Gulf War Syndrome, it includes a wide range of symptoms and illnesses, including fatigue, headaches, joint pain, indigestion, insomnia, dizziness, respiratory disorders, and memory problems.
- Afghan Hound Syndrome: A term used in veterinary medicine to describe a genetic disorder prevalent in the Afghan Hound breed of dogs. This syndrome is characterized by a progressive degeneration of the nervous system.
- Afghan Genetics: A field of study focusing on the genetic makeup of the Afghan population. This includes the study of genetic diseases prevalent in this population, as well as their genetic history and diversity.
- Afghan Epidemiology: The study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in the Afghan population, and the application of this study to control health problems.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Afghan
- Wikipedia's article - Afghan
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