Physical disorder
Physical disorder
A Physical disorder (pronunciation: /ˈfɪzɪkəl dɪsˈɔːdər/) is a type of medical condition that affects the physical structure or functioning of the body. It is distinct from mental disorder, which primarily affects the mind or behavior.
Etymology
The term "physical disorder" is derived from the Latin physica, meaning "natural science", and the Old French desordre, meaning "lack of order or sequence".
Types of Physical Disorders
Physical disorders can be broadly categorized into several types, including:
- Infectious diseases: These are caused by pathogenic microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi.
- Genetic disorders: These are caused by abnormalities in an individual's genome.
- Nutritional deficiency: This occurs when the body does not get or is not able to absorb the necessary amount of nutrients.
- Injury: This refers to damage to the body caused by external force.
Related Terms
- Chronic disease: A long-lasting condition that can be controlled but not cured.
- Acute disease: A disease with a rapid onset, a short course, or both.
- Congenital disorder: A condition that is present at birth, regardless of its cause.
- Degenerative disease: A disease in which the function or structure of the affected tissues or organs progressively deteriorates over time.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Physical disorder
- Wikipedia's article - Physical disorder
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