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Lethal
Lethal (/ˈliːθəl/; from the Greek word "lethalis" meaning "deadly") is a term used in medicine to describe a condition, disease, or injury that is capable of causing death.
Pronunciation
The term is pronounced as "LEE-thuhl".
Etymology
The term "lethal" is derived from the Latin word "letalis" or "lethalis", which means "deadly". It was first used in the English language in the late 15th century.
Related Terms
- Mortality: The state of being subject to death.
- Morbidity: The condition of being diseased.
- Terminal Illness: An illness or condition which is expected to result in death.
- Fatality Rate: The proportion of people who die from a specific disease or condition out of all individuals diagnosed with the disease or condition.
- Prognosis: The likely course or outcome of a disease or ailment.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Lethal
- Wikipedia's article - Lethal
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