Warrior
Warrior (Medicine)
Warrior (pronunciation: /ˈwɔːrɪər/) is a term used in the medical field to describe a person who is battling a chronic illness or disease. The term is often used to denote strength and resilience in the face of adversity.
Etymology
The term "warrior" originates from the Old North French word werreier meaning "one who wages war". In the medical context, it has been adopted to symbolize the ongoing battle that patients with chronic illnesses or diseases face.
Related Terms
- Chronic Illness: A long-term health condition that may not have a cure. It can affect a person's lifestyle in different ways. Warriors often have one or more chronic illnesses.
- Resilience (psychology): The process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats, or significant sources of stress. It is a quality often attributed to warriors.
- Patient Advocacy: An area of specialization in health care concerned with advocacy for patients, survivors, and caregivers. Warriors often become advocates for their own health and the health of others with similar conditions.
- Survivor (medicine): A person remaining alive after an event in which others have died. In the medical field, it often refers to a person who has survived a serious illness or disease. Warriors are often considered survivors.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Warrior
- Wikipedia's article - Warrior
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