Kind
Kind
Kind (/kaɪnd/), from the Old English gecynde, meaning "natural, native, innate", is a term often used in various medical contexts.
Definition
In a medical context, the term "kind" is often used to describe a type or category of a disease or condition. For example, one might refer to a particular "kind" of cancer or a specific "kind" of mental disorder.
Usage in Medical Terminology
In medical terminology, "kind" is often used in conjunction with other words to describe specific conditions or diseases. For example, the term "kind-illness" refers to a disease or condition that is inherent or native to an individual, as opposed to one that is acquired or developed later in life. Similarly, the term "kind-condition" refers to a state of health that is natural or innate to an individual.
Related Terms
- Kind-illness: A disease or condition that is inherent or native to an individual.
- Kind-condition: A state of health that is natural or innate to an individual.
- Kind-disease: A specific type or category of disease.
- Kind-disorder: A specific type or category of mental disorder.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Kind
- Wikipedia's article - Kind
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