Forme fruste
Forme fruste (pronunciation: /fɔrm frʊst/; etymology: French, meaning "incomplete form") is a term used in medicine to describe a condition that is less severe or shows fewer symptoms than the typical form of a particular disease or disorder.
Definition
The term Forme fruste is used to describe a disease or disorder that is not fully developed or shows only some of the symptoms typically associated with it. This can occur in a variety of medical conditions, including keratoconus, tuberous sclerosis, and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.
Usage in Medicine
In the field of medicine, the term is often used to describe a condition that is less severe or shows fewer symptoms than the typical form of a particular disease or disorder. For example, a patient may be diagnosed with a forme fruste of keratoconus if they have some, but not all, of the symptoms typically associated with this eye condition.
Related Terms
- Incomplete form: Another term for forme fruste, referring to a disease or disorder that is not fully developed or shows only some of the symptoms typically associated with it.
- Subclinical: A term used to describe a disease or disorder that is not severe enough to present definite or readily observable symptoms.
- Atypical: A term used to describe a disease or disorder that does not conform to the typical form or course.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Forme fruste
- Wikipedia's article - Forme fruste
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