Season
Season (medicine)
Season (pronunciation: /ˈsiːzən/) is a term used in medicine to describe a period of the year during which certain health conditions become more prevalent.
Etymology
The term "season" originates from the Old French seison, which means "sowing / planting time". This is derived from the Latin word sationem meaning "sowing".
Medical relevance
In the medical context, the term "season" is often used to refer to specific times of the year when certain diseases or health conditions are more common. For example, the flu season typically occurs during the colder months of the year, while allergy season is often associated with the spring and fall when pollen levels are high.
Related terms
- Epidemic: A widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.
- Pandemic: An epidemic of disease that has spread across a large region, for instance multiple continents, or worldwide.
- Endemic: A disease or condition regularly found among particular people or in a certain area.
- Outbreak: The occurrence of cases of disease in a population, geographic area, or season that is greater than what is expected.
See also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Season
- Wikipedia's article - Season
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