Diseases Database

The Diseases Database (pronounced: dih-zeez-es day-tuh-bayss) is a comprehensive collection of information about various diseases, their symptoms, causes, treatments, and related medical terms. It is a valuable resource for medical professionals, researchers, and students alike.

Etymology

The term "Diseases Database" is derived from the English words "disease", which originates from the Old French desaise meaning lack of ease, and "database", which is a term used in computing to refer to a structured set of data.

Description

The Diseases Database contains detailed information about a wide range of diseases. Each entry in the database typically includes the name of the disease, its ICD-10 code, a description of the disease, its symptoms, causes, risk factors, diagnostic methods, treatment options, and prognosis. The database also includes information about related medical terms and concepts.

Related Terms

Epidemiology: The study of how often diseases occur in different groups of people and why.
Pathology: The study of the causes and effects of diseases.
Symptom: A physical or mental feature that is regarded as indicating a condition of disease.
Diagnosis: The identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.
Prognosis: The likely course of a disease or ailment.
Treatment: Medical care given to a patient for an illness or injury.
ICD-10: The 10th revision of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, a medical classification list by the World Health Organization.

External links

Medical encyclopedia article on Diseases Database
Wikipedia's article - Diseases Database

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