Sequelae
Sequelae
Sequelae (pronounced: seh-kwel-ee) are medical conditions that are the result of a previous disease or injury. The term is derived from the Latin sequela, meaning that which follows.
Etymology
The term sequelae is derived from the Latin word sequela, which means that which follows. It is used in medicine to refer to the aftereffects of a disease or injury.
Definition
Sequelae are the conditions that occur consequent to a disease or injury. They can be directly caused by the disease or injury, or can be indirectly related through the process of treatment and recovery. Sequelae can be physical or psychological in nature and can occur immediately after the disease or injury, or can develop over time.
Examples
Some examples of sequelae include:
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following a traumatic event
- Chronic pain following an injury
- Scarring or disfigurement following surgery
- Memory loss or cognitive impairment following a stroke
Related Terms
- Complication: A complication is an unfavorable evolution or consequence of a disease, a health condition or a therapy. The disease can become worse or the patient's health can deteriorate. A complication does not resolve with the resolution of the disease and can be a new medical condition.
- Prognosis: Prognosis is a prediction of the likely course and outcome of a disease.
- Morbidity: Morbidity refers to the state of being diseased or unhealthy within a population.
- Mortality: Mortality is the state of being susceptible to death; the death rate.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sequelae
- Wikipedia's article - Sequelae
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