Incipient
Incipient
Incipient (/ɪnˈsɪpiənt/; from Latin incipiens, present participle of incipere 'begin') refers to an initial stage of a condition or process. It is often used in medical contexts to describe a disease or condition that is in its early stages and not yet fully developed.
Related Terms
- Disease: A particular abnormal condition that negatively affects the structure or function of all or part of an organism, and that is not due to any immediate external injury.
- Condition (medicine): A state of health, whether normal or not, including a state of illness or disease.
- Process (anatomy): A projection or outgrowth of tissue from a larger body.
- Stage (medicine): A distinct phase in the course of a disease or condition.
Usage
In medical terminology, 'incipient' is often used to describe a disease or condition that is just beginning to develop or become apparent. For example, one might speak of 'incipient diabetes' to refer to a state where the symptoms of diabetes are just beginning to manifest, but the disease has not yet fully developed.
See Also
- Latent: Existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden or concealed.
- Acute (medicine): A condition with a rapid onset and/or a short course.
- Chronic (medicine): A condition or disease that is persistent or otherwise long-lasting in its effects.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Incipient
- Wikipedia's article - Incipient
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