Diseased

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Diseased (dɪˈziːzd)

Diseased is an adjective used to describe a condition where a living organism's normal functioning is disrupted or impaired due to an underlying pathological condition.

Etymology

The term "diseased" is derived from the Old French "desaise," which means "lack of ease." It was first used in the English language in the 14th century.

Related Terms

  • Pathology: The scientific study of diseases, their causes, processes, development, and consequences.
  • Symptom: A physical or mental feature that is regarded as indicating a condition of disease.
  • Diagnosis: The identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.
  • Prognosis: The likely course of a disease or ailment.
  • Epidemiology: The branch of medicine that deals with the incidence, distribution, and possible control of diseases and other factors relating to health.
  • Therapy: Treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder.
  • Prevention: The action of stopping something from happening or arising.

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