Causing

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Causing

Causing (pronunciation: /ˈkɔːzɪŋ/) is a term used in the medical field to denote the act of bringing about or giving rise to a particular condition, symptom, or effect.

Etymology

The term "causing" is derived from the Latin word "causa", which means "reason" or "cause". It has been used in the English language since the 14th century.

Related Terms

  • Etiology: The study of causation, or origination. In medicine, it specifically refers to the study of the causes of diseases.
  • Pathogenesis: The biological mechanism(s) that lead to a diseased state. It can also refer to the origin and development of a disease, and whether it is acute, chronic, or recurrent.
  • Symptom: A physical or mental feature which is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient.
  • Disease: A particular abnormal condition that negatively affects the structure or function of all or part of an organism, and that is not due to any immediate external injury.

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