Survivor
Survivor
Survivor (/səˈvaɪvər/), from the Latin supervivere, meaning "to live beyond", is a term used in the medical field to refer to an individual who has successfully overcome a serious illness or injury, particularly life-threatening ones such as cancer or stroke.
Etymology
The term "survivor" is derived from the Latin word supervivere, which is a combination of super (beyond) and vivere (to live). It was first used in the English language in the late 15th century to refer to one who outlives another. In the medical context, it has been used since the 20th century to denote individuals who have successfully recovered from serious illnesses or injuries.
Related Terms
- Survivorship: This term refers to the state or condition of being a survivor. In the medical field, it often refers to the health and life of a person after treatment for a serious illness or injury.
- Survivor Syndrome: Also known as survivor's guilt, this is a mental condition that occurs when a person believes they have done something wrong by surviving a traumatic event when others did not.
- Survivor Bias: This is a type of bias that can occur in research studies if they only include individuals who have survived a particular condition or event, potentially skewing the results.
- Survivor Care Plan: A detailed document provided to a survivor of a serious illness or injury, outlining the care and monitoring they will need going forward.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Survivor
- Wikipedia's article - Survivor
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