Waning
Waning
Waning (/ˈweɪnɪŋ/) is a term often used in the medical field to describe a decrease or decline in severity, intensity, strength, or power. The term is derived from the Old English word 'wanian', meaning 'to lessen'.
Etymology
The term 'waning' originates from the Old English 'wanian', which means 'to lessen'. It is often used to describe the decreasing phase of the moon, but in a medical context, it refers to a decrease in the severity or intensity of symptoms or conditions.
Related Terms
- Decline: A gradual deterioration of normal functioning. It can refer to physical or mental health.
- Decrease: A reduction in size, extent, or quantity of something.
- Diminish: To make or become less.
- Recede: To go or move back or further away from a previous position.
- Ebb: The movement of the tide out to sea.
Usage in Medical Context
In a medical context, 'waning' is often used to describe the decrease in severity or intensity of symptoms over time. For example, a patient's fever might be described as 'waning' if it is gradually decreasing. Similarly, the term can be used to describe the decrease in effectiveness of a treatment or medication over time. For example, the waning immunity refers to the gradual decrease in the body's immune response to a particular disease or infection.
See Also
- Waxing: The opposite of waning, waxing refers to an increase in severity or intensity.
- Symptom: A physical or mental feature which is regarded as indicating a condition of disease.
- Treatment: Medical care given to a patient for an illness or injury.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Waning
- Wikipedia's article - Waning
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