Difference between revisions of "Disease"
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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]] | + | 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 | + | == See Also == |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Illness]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Modern medicine]] and the [[American Medical Association]] |
| − | * [[Complementary medicine]] | + | * [[Alternative medicine|Complementary medicine]]: [[Traditional Chinese medicine]] - [[Acupuncture]], [[Ayurvedic medicine]], [[Western herbal medicine]], [[Naturopathy]] |
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* [[Doctor]] | * [[Doctor]] | ||
| − | * [[Mind/body]] | + | * [[Mind/body]]: [[Stress management]], [[Meditation]], [[Nutrition]] |
| − | + | * [[Exercise]], [[Martial art]]s, [[Tai Chi]], [[Yoga]] | |
Revision as of 10:17, January 5, 2015
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 bacterial and viral infections of the body.
The etymology of the word comes from the English dis-ease.
In the scientific arena, the term disease can be applied to any pathological condition presenting a set of signs and symptoms. In the scientific sense, a disease is not necessarily harmful.
