Abeyance
Abeyance
Abeyance (/əˈbeɪəns/) is a state of temporary disuse or suspension. In the medical field, it often refers to a condition or symptom that is not currently active or manifesting.
Etymology
The term "abeyance" originates from the Old French term "abeance" meaning a longing or gaping, with the root word "bayer" meaning to gape or expect.
Related Terms
- Dormant: A term often used interchangeably with abeyance, referring to a state of rest or inactivity.
- Remission: A decrease or disappearance of signs and symptoms of a disease, often used in the context of cancer. A disease in remission is in a state of abeyance.
- Latent: Refers to a state in which a disease or condition is present but not currently manifesting symptoms. Like abeyance, it indicates a temporary pause in symptom activity.
- Quiescent: A term referring to a state of inactivity or dormancy, similar to abeyance.
Usage in Medical Context
In a medical context, abeyance is often used to describe a disease or symptom that is not currently active. For example, a chronic disease may be in abeyance if it is not causing any symptoms at the moment. Similarly, a patient's symptoms may be in abeyance during a period of remission or while a treatment is effectively controlling the disease.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Abeyance
- Wikipedia's article - Abeyance
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