Adversary
Adversary
Adversary (/ˈadvərˌserē/), from the Latin word "adversarius" meaning opponent or enemy, is a term often used in the medical field to describe a disease, condition, or factor that opposes the health or recovery of a patient.
Etymology
The term "adversary" originates from the Latin word "adversarius", which translates to opponent or enemy. In the context of medicine, an adversary can be any disease, condition, or factor that works against the health or recovery of a patient.
Related Terms
- Pathogen: A biological agent that causes disease or illness to its host.
- Risk Factor: A characteristic, condition, or behavior that increases the likelihood of getting a disease or injury.
- Comorbidity: The simultaneous presence of two or more diseases or medical conditions in a patient.
- Prognosis: The likely course of a disease or ailment.
- Etiology: The cause, set of causes, or manner of causation of a disease or condition.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Adversary
- Wikipedia's article - Adversary
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