Persistent
Persistent
Persistent (/pərˈsɪst(ə)nt/), derived from the Latin word "persistere" meaning to continue steadfastly, is a term used in various fields of medicine to describe a condition or symptom that continues over a prolonged period or constantly recurs.
In Medicine
In the field of medicine, persistent is often used to describe symptoms, diseases, or conditions that continue to exist despite treatment or over a long period. It is not specific to any one disease or condition, but rather is a descriptor that can be applied to a wide range of medical scenarios.
Related Terms
- Chronic: A term often used interchangeably with persistent, chronic refers to a condition or symptom that is long-lasting or frequently recurring.
- Acute: The opposite of persistent, acute refers to a condition or symptom that is severe but lasts a short time.
- Recurrent: Similar to persistent, recurrent refers to a condition or symptom that comes back after a period of remission or absence.
In Psychology
In psychology, persistent is used to describe behaviors or mental states that continue over a long period, often despite attempts to change or alleviate them. This can apply to a wide range of psychological phenomena, from persistent depressive disorder to persistent patterns of behavior in personality disorders.
Related Terms
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): A mental disorder where people have unwanted and repeated thoughts, feelings, ideas, sensations (obsessions), and behaviors that drive them to do something over and over (compulsions).
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): A disorder characterized by failure to recover after experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Persistent
- Wikipedia's article - Persistent
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