Aggravate
Aggravate
Aggravate (pronounced: /ˈaɡrəˌvāt/) is a term commonly used in the medical field to describe the worsening or intensifying of symptoms or conditions.
Etymology
The term 'Aggravate' is derived from the Latin word 'Aggravatus', which means 'to make heavier', 'add to', or 'increase'.
Definition
In a medical context, to Aggravate is to make a condition, symptom, or problem worse or more severe. It is often used to describe the effect of certain actions, behaviors, or substances on pre-existing medical conditions.
Related Terms
- Exacerbate: This term is often used interchangeably with 'Aggravate'. It refers to the increase in severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something, such as a disease or problem.
- Symptom: A physical or mental feature that is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient.
- Condition: A medical condition is a broad term that includes all diseases and disorders.
- 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.
Usage in Medical Context
In a medical context, the term 'Aggravate' is often used to describe the worsening of symptoms due to certain triggers. For example, certain foods may Aggravate the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), or stress may Aggravate the symptoms of Psoriasis.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Aggravate
- Wikipedia's article - Aggravate
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