Demon
Demon (Medicine)
Demon (pronounced: /ˈdiːmən/) is a term that, in a medical context, is often used metaphorically to describe diseases or conditions that are difficult to manage or cure. The term has its roots in ancient Greek mythology, where a daimon was a type of divine being. In medicine, it is not used to refer to any specific disease or condition, but rather as a general term for any particularly challenging medical issue.
Etymology
The term "demon" comes from the ancient Greek word daimon, which referred to a type of divine being. The word was later adopted into Latin as daemon, and then into Old English as demon. In all of these languages, the term had a similar meaning, referring to a type of supernatural being. In the context of medicine, the term "demon" is used metaphorically to refer to diseases or conditions that are difficult to manage or cure.
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.
- Condition (medicine): A state of health that is not normal, often implying a long-term or chronic state.
- Cure: The end of a medical condition or a treatment that is very likely to end it.
- Management (medicine): The process of dealing with or controlling a medical condition or disease.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Demon
- Wikipedia's article - Demon
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