Susceptibility
Susceptibility
Susceptibility (/səˌsɛptɪˈbɪlɪti/) refers to the state or character of being susceptible, or likely to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing. In the context of medicine, it often refers to the vulnerability of an individual or population to a disease or pathogen.
Etymology
The term "susceptibility" originates from the Latin word "susceptibilis", which means "capable, susceptible". It is derived from "suscipere", which means "to take up".
Related Terms
- Infection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites that are not normally present within the body.
- Immunity: The balanced state of multicellular organisms having adequate biological defenses to fight infection, disease, or other unwanted biological invasion.
- Pathogen: A bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease.
- Vulnerability: The quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.
- Resistance (medicine): The reduction in effectiveness of a drug such as an antimicrobial or an antineoplastic in curing a disease or condition.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Susceptibility
- Wikipedia's article - Susceptibility
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