Painful
Painful
Painful (/ˈpeɪnfʊl/), from the Old English pīnfull, is an adjective used to describe something causing or characterized by physical discomfort or suffering. It is often associated with the medical field, particularly in relation to symptoms or conditions that cause discomfort or distress to the patient.
Etymology
The term painful originates from the Old English pīnfull, which is a combination of pīn (pain) and full (full of). It has been used in the English language since the late 14th century to describe physical suffering or distress.
Related Terms
- Pain: An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage.
- Chronic Pain: Persistent or recurrent pain lasting longer than 3-6 months.
- Acute Pain: Pain that comes on quickly, can be severe, but lasts a relatively short time.
- Nociceptive Pain: Pain that comes from damage to tissues.
- Neuropathic Pain: Pain caused by damage or disease affecting the somatosensory nervous system.
- Analgesic: A type of medication used to relieve pain.
- Anesthesia: A state of controlled, temporary loss of sensation or awareness, often used to relieve pain during medical procedures.
See Also
- Pain Management: The medical specialty focused on reducing pain and improving quality of life through an integrative approach to care.
- Pain Threshold: The minimum point at which a stimulus causes pain.
- Pain Tolerance: The maximum level of pain that a person is able to tolerate.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Painful
- Wikipedia's article - Painful
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