Apogee
Apogee (Medicine)
Apogee (/ˈæpədʒiː/; from Ancient Greek: ἀπόγειον, meaning 'away from Earth') is a term used in medicine to refer to the peak or highest point of a disease or condition. It is often used in the context of describing the progression of a disease, where the apogee represents the stage at which the disease has reached its maximum severity or extent.
Etymology
The term 'apogee' originates from the Ancient Greek words 'apo', meaning 'away from', and 'ge', meaning 'earth'. In its original astronomical context, it referred to the point in the orbit of the moon or a satellite at which it is furthest from the earth. In medicine, the term has been metaphorically extended to refer to the peak or highest point of a disease or condition.
Related Terms
- Climax (Medicine): The point of greatest intensity or force in a disease or condition, which is often synonymous with the apogee.
- Nadir (Medicine): The lowest point or trough of a disease or condition, which is the opposite of the apogee.
- Progression (Medicine): The process of a disease or condition developing in severity or extent over time, which often involves reaching an apogee.
- Remission (Medicine): A decrease in or disappearance of the signs and symptoms of a disease or condition, which often follows the apogee.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Apogee
- Wikipedia's article - Apogee
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