Affected
Affected
Affected (/əˈfɛktɪd/), from the Latin word affectus, is a term used in various fields of medicine to describe a condition that has been influenced or changed by an external factor.
Definition
In medical terminology, 'affected' refers to a part of the body or a process within the body that has been altered or influenced by a disease, disorder, or condition. This can include physical changes, such as swelling or redness, or functional changes, such as impaired movement or sensation.
Etymology
The term 'affected' comes from the Latin word affectus, which means 'influenced' or 'changed'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century, originally used to describe emotional states, but has since evolved to have a broader meaning in the field of medicine.
Related Terms
- Disease: A particular abnormal condition that negatively affects the structure or function of all or part of an organism, and that is not due to any immediate external injury.
- Disorder: A disruption to regular bodily structure and function.
- Condition: A state of health, whether normal or not.
- Symptom: A physical or mental feature which is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient.
- Diagnosis: The identification of the nature and cause of a certain phenomenon.
- Prognosis: The likely course of a medical condition.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Affected
- Wikipedia's article - Affected
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