Popular
Popular (Medicine)
Popular (pronunciation: /ˈpɒpjʊlər/) in the context of medicine refers to the widespread occurrence or acceptance of a particular disease, treatment, or medical practice. It is derived from the Latin term 'popularis', meaning 'of the people'.
Etymology
The term 'popular' originates from the Latin word 'popularis', which translates to 'of the people'. In the medical context, it is used to describe diseases, treatments, or practices that are common or widely accepted among the general population.
Related Terms
- Epidemic: An outbreak of a disease that occurs over a wide geographic area and affects an exceptionally high proportion of the population.
- Pandemic: An epidemic that has spread over several countries or continents, usually affecting a large number of people.
- Endemic: A disease or condition regularly found among particular people or in a certain area.
- Prevalence: The proportion of a population who have a specific characteristic in a given time period.
- Incidence: The occurrence, rate, or frequency of a disease or other health-related event in a population.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Popular
- Wikipedia's article - Popular
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