Essence
Essence
Essence (/ˈɛsəns/) is a term used in various fields of medicine to denote the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something, especially something abstract, that determines its character.
Etymology
The term "essence" originates from the Latin word "essentia", which was coined by the Roman philosopher Cicero. It was derived from the phrase "esse" meaning "to be".
In Medicine
In the field of medicine, the term "essence" is often used to describe the fundamental nature or inherent characteristics of a disease, condition, or symptom. For example, the essence of a disease is its defining characteristics or symptoms that distinguish it from other diseases.
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.
- Symptom: A physical or mental feature which is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient.
- Diagnosis: The identification of the nature and cause of a certain phenomenon.
- Prognosis: The likely course of a disease or ailment.
- Pathology: The science of the causes and effects of diseases, especially the branch of medicine that deals with the laboratory examination of samples of body tissue for diagnostic or forensic purposes.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Essence
- Wikipedia's article - Essence
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