Darling
Darling
Darling (/ˈdɑːrlɪŋ/) is a term often used endearingly or affectionately to refer to someone who is dear to the person using the term. It is derived from the Old English 'deorling', meaning 'beloved one', and has been in use since the 16th century.
Medical Usage
In the field of medicine, the term 'Darling' is associated with a specific medical condition known as Darling's Disease, also known as Histoplasmosis. This is a type of lung infection caused by inhaling the spores of a fungus found in bird and bat droppings.
Darling's Disease
Darling's Disease (/ˈdɑːrlɪŋz dɪˈziːz/), also known as Histoplasmosis, is an infection that can occur as a result of inhaling the spores of the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum. The disease is named after Dr. Samuel Taylor Darling, who first described the condition in 1906.
Symptoms of Darling's Disease can range from mild to severe, and may include fever, cough, and fatigue. In severe cases, the disease can spread from the lungs to other parts of the body, causing a variety of complications.
Related Terms
- Histoplasma capsulatum: The fungus that causes Darling's Disease.
- Pulmonology: The branch of medicine that deals with diseases involving the respiratory tract.
- Mycosis: A disease caused by infection with a fungus.
- Infectious disease: Diseases caused by organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Darling
- Wikipedia's article - Darling
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