Sporadic disease
Sporadic Disease
Sporadic disease (pronunciation: /spəˈradɪk dɪˈziːz/) is a type of disease that occurs irregularly and infrequently in a population. It is not the same as endemic disease or epidemic disease, which are more common and occur regularly in a certain region or population.
Etymology
The term "sporadic" comes from the Greek word "sporadikos", which means "scattered". It was first used in the context of disease to describe illnesses that occur in a scattered or irregular manner.
Definition
A sporadic disease is one that occurs in individuals without any apparent connection or pattern. These diseases can be caused by various factors, including genetic mutations, environmental factors, and exposure to certain chemicals or toxins. Some examples of sporadic diseases include certain types of cancer, Alzheimer's disease, and Parkinson's disease.
Related Terms
- Endemic disease: A disease that is constantly present in a certain population or region.
- Epidemic disease: A disease that spreads rapidly among many people in a community at the same time.
- Pandemic disease: An epidemic disease that spreads over a large area, such as a country, continent, or the entire world.
- Genetic disease: A disease caused by an abnormality in an individual's genome.
- Environmental disease: A disease caused by exposure to environmental factors, such as pollution or radiation.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sporadic disease
- Wikipedia's article - Sporadic disease
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