Tenderness
Tenderness
Tenderness (/ˈtɛndərnəs/) is a medical symptom that refers to pain or discomfort when an affected area is touched. It is often an indication of an underlying medical condition, such as an infection, inflammation, trauma, or other disease process.
Etymology
The term "tenderness" comes from the Middle English word "tendre", which means "soft or delicate". In the medical context, it has been used since the 17th century to describe the sensitivity to touch that often accompanies certain medical conditions.
Related Terms
- Pain: A sensation of discomfort or distress caused by the stimulation of specialized nerve endings. It is often a symptom of an injury or illness.
- Inflammation: A protective response by the body to injury or infection, characterized by redness, heat, swelling, and pain.
- Trauma: A physical injury or wound caused by external force or violence.
- Infection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites that are not normally present within the body.
- Disease: A particular abnormal condition that negatively affects the structure or function of all or part of an organism, and that is not due to any immediate external injury.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Tenderness
- Wikipedia's article - Tenderness
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