Severity
Severity
Severity (/sɪˈvɛrɪti/) is a term used in medicine to describe the intensity or degree of an illness, disease, or medical condition. The term is often used in conjunction with a specific condition to provide a more detailed understanding of the patient's health status.
Etymology
The term 'severity' originates from the Latin word 'severitas', which means sternness or harshness. In the medical context, it has been used since the 16th century to describe the seriousness of a disease or condition.
Related Terms
- Mild: This term is used when the severity of a condition is low. Mild conditions typically do not interfere significantly with daily activities and may not require medical treatment.
- Moderate: A term used to describe a condition that is more severe than mild but less severe than severe. Moderate conditions may interfere with daily activities and typically require medical treatment.
- Severe: This term is used when a condition significantly interferes with daily activities and requires immediate medical attention.
- Critical: This term is used to describe conditions that are life-threatening and require immediate, intensive medical care.
- Prognosis: This term refers to the likely course and outcome of a disease or ailment. It is often used in conjunction with severity to provide a comprehensive understanding of a patient's health status.
- Symptom: This term refers to a physical or mental feature that is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Severity
- Wikipedia's article - Severity
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