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Line 1: − + − + + + + + + + + + − == See Also == − * [[Illness]] − * [[Modern medicine]] and the [[American Medical Association]] − * [[Alternative medicine|Complementary medicine]]: [[Traditional Chinese medicine]] - [[Acupuncture]], [[Ayurvedic medicine]], [[Western herbal medicine]], [[Naturopathy]] − * [[Doctor]] − * [[Mind/body]]: [[Stress management]], [[Meditation]], [[Nutrition]] − * [[Exercise]], [[Martial art]]s, [[Tai Chi]], [[Yoga]] − [[Category:Diseases]] − [[Category:Medicine]] − [[Category:Complementary Medicine]] − [[Category:Ayurvedic Medicine]] − [[Category:Traditional Chinese Medicine]]
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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]] [[infection]]s 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]] infections 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 ==
*[[American Medical Association]]
*[[Doctor]]
*[[Mind/body]]
[[Category:Health]]
[[Category:Health]]