Zymotic disease

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Zymotic Disease

Zymotic disease (/zaɪˈmɒtɪk dɪˈziːz/), is a term that was historically used to refer to infectious diseases, especially those caused by pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms. The term is derived from the Greek word "zymē", which means "leaven" or "ferment".

Etymology

The term "zymotic" comes from the Greek word "zymē", which means "leaven" or "ferment". It was used in the 19th and early 20th centuries to describe diseases that were thought to be caused by some form of fermentation process. This was based on the miasmatic theory of disease, which postulated that diseases were caused by "bad air" or miasma. This theory was later replaced by the germ theory of disease, which is the currently accepted scientific theory for many diseases.

Related Terms

  • Pathogen: A biological agent that causes disease or illness to its host.
  • Infectious disease: Diseases caused by organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites.
  • Miasmatic theory: A theory that diseases were caused by "bad air" or miasma.
  • Germ theory: The currently accepted scientific theory for many diseases, which states that microorganisms known as pathogens or "germs" can lead to disease.

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