Abatement
Abatement
Abatement (/əˈbeɪtmənt/) is a term used in various fields of medicine to denote the reduction or suppression of a symptom or disease process.
Etymology
The term 'abatement' originates from the Old French 'abatre', meaning 'to beat down', and has been used in the English language since the late 14th century.
In Medicine
In the field of medicine, abatement is often used to describe the decrease in severity or intensity of pain, symptoms, or diseases. It is a term commonly used in epidemiology to describe the reduction in the number of new cases of a disease, especially during an epidemic or pandemic.
For example, in the context of cancer treatment, abatement may refer to the reduction of tumor size or the decrease in the number of cancer cells in the body following treatment. Similarly, in infectious diseases, abatement could refer to the reduction in the number of new infections in a population following the implementation of control measures such as vaccination or quarantine.
Related Terms
- Remission: A decrease in or disappearance of signs and symptoms of a disease.
- Mitigation: The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.
- Palliation: The relief of symptoms and suffering caused by serious illnesses.
- Subsidence: The gradual reduction or disappearance of a disease or its symptoms.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Abatement
- Wikipedia's article - Abatement
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