Severe
Severe
Severe (pronunciation: /sɪˈvɪər/) is a term often used in the medical field to describe a condition, symptom, or illness that is extremely intense or serious.
Etymology
The term "severe" originates from the Latin word "severus" meaning strict or serious.
Related Terms
- Acute: A term used to describe a condition that is severe but lasts a short time.
- Chronic: A term used to describe a condition that is long-lasting or recurrent.
- Critical: A term used to describe a condition that is of utmost importance or seriousness.
- Mild: A term used to describe a condition that is not severe or serious.
- Moderate: A term used to describe a condition that is between mild and severe in intensity or seriousness.
Usage in Medical Context
In a medical context, "severe" is used to describe the intensity or seriousness of a patient's symptoms or condition. For example, a patient may be described as having severe pain, severe depression, or severe hypertension. The term can also be used to describe the progression of a disease, with a severe disease being one that progresses rapidly and has a significant impact on a patient's quality of life.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Severe
- Wikipedia's article - Severe
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