Refractory
Refractory
Refractory (pronunciation: /rɪˈfrakt(ə)ri/) is a term used in the medical field to describe a disease or condition that does not respond to standard treatments.
Etymology
The term "refractory" originates from the Latin word "refractarius", meaning "stubborn" or "unmanageable". It was first used in the medical context in the late 19th century.
Definition
In medicine, a refractory disease or condition is one that does not respond to usual treatments. This can include diseases that are resistant to therapy, or conditions where symptoms persist despite treatment efforts.
Related Terms
- Refractory period: The period of time during which an organ or cell is incapable of repeating a particular action.
- Refractory anemia: A type of anemia that does not respond to standard treatments.
- Refractory epilepsy: A form of epilepsy that is resistant to standard antiepileptic drugs.
- Refractory cancer: Cancer that does not respond to treatment.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Refractory
- Wikipedia's article - Refractory
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