Casualty (person)
Casualty (person)
A casualty (/ˈkazhəltē/; from the Latin casualis, meaning "by chance") refers to a person who is killed, injured, or incapacitated due to an accident, illness, or military action. The term is often used in the context of emergency medical services, disaster management, and military operations.
Etymology
The term "casualty" originates from the Latin word casualis, which means "by chance". It was first used in the English language in the 15th century to refer to an unfortunate event that happens by accident or chance. Over time, the term evolved to specifically denote a person who is killed, injured, or incapacitated due to an accident, illness, or military action.
Related Terms
- Emergency Medical Services: A system that provides emergency medical care to people who are injured or critically ill.
- Disaster Management: The organization and management of resources and responsibilities for dealing with all aspects of emergencies, in particular preparedness, response, and rehabilitation.
- Military Operations: The coordinated military actions of a state or a non-state actor in response to a developing situation.
- Incapacitated: A state of being that prevents normal activity or effectiveness, often due to an injury or illness.
- Injury: Damage to the body caused by external force.
- Illness: A state of being sick or diseased.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Casualty (person)
- Wikipedia's article - Casualty (person)
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