Failure
Failure
Failure (pronounced: /ˈfeɪljər/) is a term used in various fields of medicine to describe the inability of a system or organ to perform its normal function. The term can be applied to a wide range of medical conditions, from heart failure to kidney failure.
Etymology
The term "failure" comes from the Latin word "fallere", which means "to deceive" or "to disappoint". In the medical context, it refers to the disappointment or deception of the body's systems or organs not performing as expected.
Related Terms
- Heart Failure: A chronic condition in which the heart doesn't pump blood as well as it should.
- Kidney Failure: A medical condition in which the kidneys no longer function properly.
- Liver Failure: A life-threatening condition that occurs when large parts of the liver become damaged beyond repair.
- Respiratory Failure: A condition in which the level of oxygen in the blood becomes dangerously low or the level of carbon dioxide becomes dangerously high.
- Organ Failure: A situation where an organ loses its ability to function normally.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Failure
- Wikipedia's article - Failure
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