Ephemeral
Ephemeral
Ephemeral (pronunciation: /ɪˈfɛmərəl/) is a term used in medicine to describe a condition or symptom that lasts for a very short time. The term is derived from the Greek word 'ephemeros', which means 'lasting only one day'.
Etymology
The term 'ephemeral' comes from the Greek word 'ephemeros', which is a combination of the words 'epi', meaning 'on' or 'at', and 'hemera', meaning 'day'. This term was used to describe things that last for only one day. In the medical context, it is used to describe symptoms or conditions that are short-lived.
Related Terms
- Acute: A term used to describe a condition that comes on suddenly and is severe in nature.
- Chronic: A term used to describe a condition that lasts for a long time or is persistent.
- Transient: A term used to describe a condition that comes and goes.
- Symptom: A physical or mental feature that is regarded as indicating a condition of disease.
- Condition: The state of something, especially with regard to its appearance, quality, or working order.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ephemeral
- Wikipedia's article - Ephemeral
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