Cryptogenic
Cryptogenic (IPA: /ˌkrɪptoʊˈdʒɛnɪk/)
Cryptogenic is a term used in medicine to describe a disease or condition of unknown or obscure origin. It is derived from the Greek words "kryptos" meaning hidden and "genesis" meaning origin.
Etymology
The term "cryptogenic" is derived from the Greek words "kryptos" (IPA: /ˈkrɪptos/) meaning hidden, and "genesis" (IPA: /ˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/) meaning origin or source. It is used in the medical field to describe conditions or diseases where the cause is not known or is unclear.
Related Terms
- Etiology: The study of causation or origination. In medicine, it specifically refers to the study of the causes of diseases.
- Idiopathic: Referring to a condition that arises spontaneously or from an obscure or unknown cause.
- Pathogenesis: The manner of development of a disease.
- Prognosis: The likely course of a disease or ailment.
- Symptom: A physical or mental feature which is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient.
Usage in Medicine
In medicine, the term "cryptogenic" is often used to describe conditions or diseases where the cause is not known or is unclear. For example, cryptogenic stroke is a type of stroke where no cause can be found despite extensive investigations. Similarly, cryptogenic cirrhosis is a type of liver disease where the cause of the cirrhosis is unknown.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cryptogenic
- Wikipedia's article - Cryptogenic
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