Fatality
Fatality
Fatality (/fəˈtalɪti/), from the Latin fatalis meaning "deadly", is a term used in medicine to refer to the state of an event resulting in death. This term is often used in the context of accidents, injuries, and diseases that have the potential to cause death.
Etymology
The term "fatality" is derived from the Latin word fatalis, which means "deadly". It entered the English language in the late 15th century, originally referring to the concept of fate or destiny. Over time, its usage evolved to refer more specifically to death or the potential for death.
Related Terms
- Mortality: Mortality is a term used to refer to the state of being mortal, or susceptible to death. It is often used in medical and demographic contexts to refer to the rate of death in a given population.
- Morbidity: Morbidity refers to the state of being diseased or unhealthy within a population. It is often used in conjunction with mortality to provide a more complete picture of public health.
- Lethality: Lethality is a term used to refer to the capacity of a disease, substance, or event to cause death.
- Prognosis: Prognosis is a term used to refer to the likely course or outcome of a disease or condition. A poor prognosis may indicate a high risk of fatality.
- Epidemiology: Epidemiology is the study of how often diseases occur in different groups of people and why. It can provide important insights into the factors that increase the risk of fatality.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fatality
- Wikipedia's article - Fatality
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