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Abyss (Medicine)
Abyss (pronounced: /əˈbɪs/) is a term not commonly used in the medical field, but it can metaphorically refer to a deep or seemingly bottomless chasm of a disease or condition. The term originates from the Greek word "abyssos," meaning bottomless.
Related Terms
- Chasm: A deep fissure in the earth, rock, or another surface. In a medical context, it can refer to a deep gap in understanding or knowledge about a particular disease or condition.
- Pit: In medicine, this term can refer to a hollow or indentation in a surface, particularly the skin. It can also metaphorically refer to a state of severe hardship or depression.
- Void: This term can refer to an empty space or a gap. In a medical context, it can refer to the act of excreting, or it can metaphorically refer to a lack of something, such as a void in medical knowledge or understanding.
- Depression: In medicine, depression is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. It can also refer to a sunken place or hollow on a surface.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Abyss
- Wikipedia's article - Abyss
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