Sick

Sick

Sick (/sɪk/), from the Old English sēoc, is a term used to describe a state of ill health, suffering or disease. It is often used to refer to both short-term and long-term health conditions.

Etymology

The term "sick" originates from the Old English sēoc, which means ill or suffering. It is related to the Old High German sioh, the Dutch ziek, and the German siech.

Related Terms

• Disease: A particular abnormal condition that negatively affects the structure or function of all or part of an organism, and that is not due to any immediate external injury.
• Illness: A state of poor health, often characterized by symptoms such as fever, pain, or fatigue.
• Infection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites that are not normally present within the body.
• Symptom: A physical or mental feature which is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient.
• Diagnosis: The identification of the nature and cause of a certain phenomenon, usually involving the evaluation of symptoms and medical history.
• Treatment: The management and care of a patient to combat, ameliorate, or prevent a disease, disorder, or injury.
• Health: The state of being free from illness or injury.

Pronunciation

The word "sick" is pronounced as /sɪk/.

See Also

• Medicine
• Healthcare
• Patient
• Medical condition
• Physical examination
• Medical history

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Sick
• Wikipedia's article - Sick

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