Mild
Mild
Mild (/maɪld/), from the Old English milde meaning gentle or merciful, is a term often used in the medical field to describe a condition, symptom, or disease that is not severe or intense.
Medical Usage
In a medical context, mild is used to describe a variety of conditions and symptoms. For example, a patient may experience mild pain or a mild fever. This indicates that the symptom is present, but not severe or debilitating. Similarly, a disease may be described as mild if it does not significantly impact a person's daily life or long-term health.
Related Terms
- Mild Cognitive Impairment: A slight but noticeable and measurable decline in cognitive abilities, including memory and thinking skills.
- Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: Also known as a concussion, it is a brain injury that results in a temporary disruption of normal brain function.
- Mild Depression: A form of depression that is less severe than major depression, but can still interfere with daily activities.
Etymology
The term mild comes from the Old English milde, which means gentle or merciful. It has been used in the English language since at least the 12th century, and its medical usage dates back to at least the 19th century.
Pronunciation
The term mild is pronounced as /maɪld/.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mild
- Wikipedia's article - Mild
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