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A '''disease''' is an condition where the [[body]] does not function correctly.

A '''disease''' is an condition where the [[body]] does not function correctly.

Diseases are caused by the body being overwhelmed by [[toxic]] substances beyond its ability to eliminate them in a normal way. Toxic materials may accumulate from unexpelled body wastes that are generated as a part of [[metabolism]] or from external materials that are ingested and retained due to the body's inability to eliminate them.  Disease also refers to [[bacteria]]l and [[viral]] infections of the body.   

Diseases are caused by the body being overwhelmed by [[toxic]] substances beyond its ability to eliminate them in a normal way. Toxic materials may accumulate from unexpelled body wastes that are generated as a part of [[metabolism]] or from external materials that are ingested and retained due to the body's inability to eliminate them.  Disease also refers to [[bacteria]]l and [[viral]] [[infection]]s of the body.   

The [[etymology]] of the word comes from the English ''dis-ease''.

The [[etymology]] of the word comes from the English ''dis-ease''.

In the scientific arena, the term disease can be applied to any [[Pathology|pathological]] condition presenting a set of signs and symptoms. In the scientific sense, a disease is not necessarily harmful.

In the scientific arena, the term disease can be applied to any [[Pathology|pathological]] condition presenting a set of [[signs and symptoms]]. In the scientific sense, a disease is not necessarily harmful.

== See also ==

== See Also ==

* [[Ayurvedic medicine]]

* [[Illness]]

* [[Traditional Chinese Medicine]]

* [[Modern medicine]] and the [[American Medical Association]]

* [[Complementary medicine]]

* [[Alternative medicine|Complementary medicine]]: [[Traditional Chinese medicine]] - [[Acupuncture]], [[Ayurvedic medicine]], [[Western herbal medicine]], [[Naturopathy]]  

* [[American Medical Association]]

* [[Doctor]]

* [[Doctor]]

* [[Mind/body]]  

* [[Mind/body]]: [[Stress management]], [[Meditation]], [[Nutrition]]