Attack
Attack (Medicine)
Attack (pronounced: /əˈtak/) is a term used in medicine to describe the sudden onset or intensification of symptoms or the period of time when a disease is most severe. The term is often used in the context of diseases that have episodic manifestations, such as asthma, migraine, or epilepsy.
Etymology
The term 'attack' comes from the Old French 'attaque', which means 'to set upon', 'to assault', and was first used in a medical context in the 18th century.
Related Terms
- Acute: A term used to describe a disease or condition that has a rapid onset, severe symptoms, and a short course.
- Chronic: A term used to describe a disease or condition that is persistent or long-lasting.
- Exacerbation: A term used to describe a period when the symptoms of a disease or condition become worse.
- Remission: A term used to describe a period when the symptoms of a disease or condition are reduced or disappear completely.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Attack
- Wikipedia's article - Attack
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