Distress (medicine)
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Distress (medicine)
Distress in the field of medicine refers to extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain. The term is often used to describe a severe physical or emotional discomfort.
Pronunciation
The word 'distress' is pronounced as /dɪˈstrɛs/.
Etymology
The term 'distress' originates from the Latin word 'distringere', which means 'to stretch apart'. It was first used in the English language in the 13th century to describe a state of danger or adversity.
Related Terms
- Stress (biology): The body's method of reacting to a challenge or physical and psychological barrier.
- Anxiety: A mental health disorder characterized by feelings of worry, anxiety, or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one's daily activities.
- Pain: A distressing feeling often caused by intense or damaging stimuli.
- Suffering: The state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship.
- Psychological trauma: A type of damage to the mind that occurs as a result of a distressing event.
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References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Distress (medicine)
- Wikipedia's article - Distress (medicine)
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