Devil
Devil (Medicine)
Devil (/ˈdɛvəl/; from Old English dēofol, that means "slanderer" or "accuser") is a term often used in the context of various diseases and conditions in medicine.
Etymology
The term "Devil" originates from the Old English dēofol, which means "slanderer" or "accuser". It is derived from Late Latin diabolus, which in turn was borrowed from Ancient Greek diábolos (διάβολος), "slanderer".
Medical Usage
In the medical field, the term "Devil" is often used metaphorically to describe diseases or conditions that are particularly difficult to treat or manage. For example, the term "Devil's Grip" refers to a severe and sudden onset of pain in the chest area, also known as Precordial Catch Syndrome.
Related Terms
- Devil's Claw: A plant native to southern Africa, whose fruit or tubers are used in herbal medicine for various conditions such as arthritis, and gastrointestinal disorders.
- Devil's Grip: Another name for Precordial Catch Syndrome, a condition characterized by severe, sudden onset chest pain.
- Tasmanian Devil Facial Tumor Disease: A contagious cancer that affects Tasmanian devils.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Devil
- Wikipedia's article - Devil
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