Indolent
Indolent
Indolent (/ɪnˈdoʊlənt/), derived from the Latin word 'indolens', meaning 'not feeling pain', is a term often used in the medical field to describe a disease or condition that progresses slowly or causes little to no pain.
Pronunciation
- IPA: /ɪnˈdoʊlənt/
Etymology
The term 'indolent' originates from the Latin word 'indolens', which is a combination of 'in-' (not) and 'dolens' (feeling pain). This term was used to describe conditions that were not causing pain or discomfort to the patient.
Related Terms
- Chronic: A term used to describe a disease or condition that lasts over a long period of time.
- Acute: The opposite of chronic, acute conditions are severe and sudden in onset.
- Asymptomatic: Refers to the presence of a disease without the manifestation of symptoms.
- Symptomatic: The opposite of asymptomatic, symptomatic conditions are those in which symptoms are present and noticeable.
- Latent: A term used to describe a disease that is present but not active or producing symptoms.
Usage in Medical Context
In a medical context, 'indolent' is often used to describe diseases, especially cancers, that progress very slowly and may not cause symptoms for a long time. Examples of indolent diseases include certain types of lymphoma and prostate cancer. Indolent diseases can be challenging to treat because they may not be detected until they have progressed significantly.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Indolent
- Wikipedia's article - Indolent
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