Cause
Cause (medical)
Cause (/kɔːz/), in the context of medicine, refers to the origin or reason for a certain disease or health condition. It is derived from the Latin word 'causa', meaning 'reason' or 'purpose'.
Etymology
The term 'cause' is derived from the Old French 'cause', which itself comes from Latin 'causa'. In the medical context, it is used to denote the origin or reason for a disease or health condition.
Types of Causes
In medicine, causes can be broadly classified into two categories:
- Intrinsic Causes: These are causes that originate within the body. They include genetic disorders, metabolic disorders, and autoimmune diseases.
- Extrinsic Causes: These are causes that originate outside the body. They include infectious diseases, environmental factors, and lifestyle factors.
Related Terms
- Etiology: This is the study of causes, especially of diseases. It involves determining what causes a disease or health condition to occur.
- Pathogenesis: This is the process by which a disease develops from its cause. It involves understanding how the cause leads to the disease.
- Risk Factor: This is something that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or health condition. It can be considered a type of cause.
- Prevention: This involves taking steps to prevent the cause from leading to the disease. It often involves addressing the cause directly.
See Also
- Disease
- Health Condition
- Intrinsic Causes
- Extrinsic Causes
- Etiology
- Pathogenesis
- Risk Factor
- Prevention
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cause
- Wikipedia's article - Cause
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