Empire
Empire (medical term)
Empire (/ɛmpaɪər/), in the medical context, refers to a group of diseases or conditions that are related or have similar characteristics. The term is derived from the Latin word imperium, meaning 'command' or 'power', reflecting the way these diseases or conditions can dominate a patient's health.
Etymology
The term 'Empire' in the medical context is a metaphorical extension of its original meaning in political and sociological contexts. The Latin root imperium signifies the power or authority held by a commander or ruler. In the medical context, 'Empire' signifies a group of diseases or conditions that can exert a similar dominating influence over a patient's health.
Related Terms
- Epidemiology: The study and analysis of the distribution, patterns and determinants of health and disease conditions in defined populations.
- Endemic: Refers to the constant presence and/or usual prevalence of a disease or infectious agent in a population within a geographic area.
- Epidemic: Refers to an increase, often sudden, in the number of cases of a disease above what is normally expected in that population in that area.
- Pandemic: Refers to an epidemic that has spread over several countries or continents, usually affecting a large number of people.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Empire
- Wikipedia's article - Empire
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