Cluster
Cluster (medicine)
Cluster (/ˈklʌstər/), in the field of medicine, refers to a collection of similar health events, diseases, or conditions that occur in close proximity in time and space. The term is often used in epidemiology to describe the occurrence of diseases or health-related events in a population.
Etymology
The term "cluster" originates from the Old English word "clyster," which means a group or bunch. In the medical context, it was first used in the 16th century to describe a group of similar diseases or conditions occurring in a specific area or population.
Related Terms
- Epidemiology: The study of how often diseases occur in different groups of people and why. Epidemiological information is used to plan and evaluate strategies to prevent illness and as a guide to the management of patients in whom disease has already developed.
- Outbreak: An outbreak is the occurrence of cases of disease in a population, geographic area, or season that is greater than what is normally expected. It is similar to a cluster but usually refers to a more sudden and rapid spread of disease.
- Pandemic: A pandemic is an epidemic of an infectious disease that has spread across a large region, for instance multiple continents, or worldwide.
- Endemic: An endemic is a disease or condition found among particular people or in a certain area.
- Epidemic: An epidemic is a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cluster
- Wikipedia's article - Cluster
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