Destabilisation

Destabilisation (pronounced: /dɪˌsteɪ.bəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/) is a term used in various fields, including medicine, psychology, and sociology, to describe a process or event that causes instability or disorder in a system, structure, or state.

Etymology

The term "destabilisation" is derived from the prefix "de-", meaning "reverse or remove", and "stabilisation", which comes from the Latin word "stabilis", meaning "firm or steady". Thus, destabilisation refers to the act of making something unstable or unsteady.

Medical Context

In a medical context, destabilisation often refers to a deterioration or worsening of a patient's condition. This could be due to a variety of factors, such as the progression of a disease, a negative reaction to treatment, or the onset of a new illness. For example, a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may experience destabilisation if their symptoms suddenly worsen or if they develop a new respiratory infection.

Related Terms

Stability: The state of being stable. In medicine, this often refers to a patient's condition being under control or not changing significantly.
Deterioration: A worsening or decline in condition. This is often used interchangeably with destabilisation in a medical context.
Progression: The process of a disease or condition becoming more severe over time.
Reaction: In medicine, this often refers to a patient's response to a treatment or medication. A negative reaction could lead to destabilisation.

External links

Medical encyclopedia article on Destabilisation
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Destabilisation