Fault
Fault (medicine)
Fault (pronounced: /fɔːlt/) in the context of medicine, refers to an abnormality or defect in the body's structure or function. This term is often used to describe a wide range of medical conditions, from minor defects to serious disorders.
Etymology
The term "fault" originates from the Latin word "falta", which means "lack" or "deficiency". In the medical context, it has been used since the 19th century to describe abnormalities or defects in the body.
Related Terms
- Abnormality: A deviation from the normal structure or function of the body.
- Defect: A more specific term for a fault, often used to describe structural abnormalities.
- Disorder: A functional abnormality or disturbance.
- Disease: A particular abnormal condition that negatively affects the structure or function of all or part of an organism.
- Syndrome: A group of symptoms that consistently occur together or a condition characterized by a set of associated symptoms.
See Also
- Pathology: The study of disease.
- Diagnosis: The identification of the nature and cause of a certain phenomenon.
- Prognosis: The likely course of a disease or ailment.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fault
- Wikipedia's article - Fault
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