Persistence
Persistence
Persistence (pronounced: /pərˈsɪstəns/) is a medical term that refers to the continuation or recurrence of a disease or symptom over a long period of time.
Etymology
The term "persistence" originates from the Latin word "persistere", which means "to continue steadfastly".
Definition
In a medical context, persistence often refers to the ability of a pathogen or disease to remain in the body for a long period of time, despite the body's immune response or treatment efforts. This can occur due to various factors, such as the pathogen's ability to resist the body's immune response, or the disease's ability to adapt and survive in different conditions.
Related Terms
- Chronic Disease: A disease that persists for a long time, usually more than three months.
- Acute Disease: A disease with a rapid onset and/or a short course.
- Remission: A period of time when symptoms of a disease are reduced (partial remission) or disappear (complete remission).
- Relapse: The return of a disease or symptoms after a period of improvement.
- Recurrent Disease: A disease that often comes back after periods of remission.
- Infection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites that are not normally present within the body.
- Immune Response: The body's defensive reaction to invasion by bacteria, viruses, or other foreign substances.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Persistence
- Wikipedia's article - Persistence
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