Phthisiology
Phthisiology
Phthisiology (pronounced: /fthiːsiːˈɒlədʒi/) is a branch of medical science that deals with the study and treatment of tuberculosis. The term is derived from the Greek word 'phthisis', which means 'consumption', a term that was historically used to describe tuberculosis.
Etymology
The term 'Phthisiology' is derived from the Greek word 'phthisis' (φθίσις), which means 'consumption'. The term 'consumption' was used historically to describe tuberculosis due to the way the disease 'consumes' the body, causing weight loss and general decline in health. The suffix '-logy' is also derived from Greek, and means 'the study of'.
Related Terms
- Tuberculosis: An infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It primarily affects the lungs but can also affect other parts of the body.
- Phthisis: An old term for tuberculosis.
- Pulmonology: The branch of medicine that deals with diseases involving the respiratory tract, including tuberculosis.
- Mycobacterium tuberculosis: The bacterium that causes tuberculosis.
- Infectious disease: Diseases caused by organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Phthisiology
- Wikipedia's article - Phthisiology
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