Vernal

Vernal

Vernal (/ˈvɜːrnəl/), derived from the Latin word "vernālis", is a term used in medicine to describe conditions or symptoms that occur in or are associated with spring.

Etymology

The term "vernal" comes from the Latin word "vernālis", which is derived from "vernus" (of the spring), and ultimately from "ver" (spring).

Pronunciation

The term is pronounced as /ˈvɜːrnəl/.

Related Terms

• Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis: A chronic, severe allergy that affects the eyes, typically occurring in the spring (vernal) season.
• Vernal Encephalitis: A type of viral brain inflammation that is more common in the spring.
• Vernal Exacerbation: A term used to describe the worsening of certain diseases, such as multiple sclerosis and lupus, in the spring.

See Also

• Seasonal Allergies
• Spring Exacerbation
• Seasonal Variation in Disease Presentation

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Vernal
• Wikipedia's article - Vernal

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