Existence
Existence
Existence (/ɪɡˈzɪstəns/) is a term used in various fields such as philosophy, biology, and medicine to denote the state or fact of living or having objective reality.
Etymology
The term "existence" originates from the late Middle English word 'existence', which is derived from the Old French 'existence', and ultimately from the Latin 'existere', meaning 'to appear' or 'to arise'.
In Medicine
In the field of medicine, existence can refer to the presence or occurrence of a disease, condition, or symptom. For example, the existence of a tumor or the existence of pain in a patient.
Related Terms
- Reality: The state or quality of having existence or substance.
- Life: The condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter, including the capacity for growth, reproduction, functional activity, and continual change preceding death.
- Consciousness: The state of being aware of and able to think and perceive one's surroundings, thoughts, and feelings.
- Being: The nature or essence of a person or entity.
- Presence: The state or fact of existing, occurring, or being present.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Existence
- Wikipedia's article - Existence
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