Vivus

Vivus (Medicine)

Vivus (pronounced: /ˈviːvʊs/), from the Latin word meaning "alive", is a term used in medicine to describe a condition or state of being alive, often in the context of a disease or medical condition that is currently active or ongoing.

Etymology

The term "Vivus" is derived from the Latin word "vivus", which means "alive". It is often used in medical terminology to describe a disease or condition that is currently active or ongoing.

Related Terms

• Virus: A type of microorganism that can cause disease in humans. Viruses are often described as being "vivus" when they are active and capable of causing disease.
• Vital Signs: Clinical measurements that indicate the state of a patient's essential body functions. Vital signs are often used to determine whether a patient is "vivus" or not.
• Viable: A term used to describe a cell, tissue, or organism that is capable of living or developing. Like "vivus", "viable" is often used to describe a disease or condition that is currently active or ongoing.
• Viability: The ability of a cell, tissue, or organism to live and develop. Viability is often used in conjunction with "vivus" to describe the state of a disease or condition.

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Vivus
• Wikipedia's article - Vivus

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