Permanent
Permanent
Permanent (/pəˈmænənt/), from the Latin permanens, meaning "enduring" or "lasting", is a term used in various fields of medicine to describe a condition, effect, or change that is long-lasting or irreversible.
Medical Usage
In the field of Dentistry, a permanent tooth refers to one of the second set of teeth that erupt in a person's mouth, usually by the age of six. These teeth are intended to last throughout the individual's lifetime, replacing the deciduous or "baby" teeth.
In Pathology, a permanent change refers to an alteration in tissue that cannot be reversed, often due to disease or injury. This can include permanent damage to the nervous system from a stroke, or permanent scarring of the liver due to cirrhosis.
In Psychiatry, a permanent disorder or condition is one that is chronic and typically cannot be fully cured, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.
Related Terms
- Permanent disability: A condition where a person is unable to perform the work they did before, and cannot adjust to other work because of a medical condition(s).
- Permanent vegetative state: A condition of patients with severe brain damage in a state of partial arousal rather than true awareness.
- Permanent pacemaker: A small device that's placed in the chest or abdomen to help control abnormal heart rhythms.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Permanent
- Wikipedia's article - Permanent
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