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| − | ''' | + | A '''disease''' is an condition where the [[body]] does not function correctly. |
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| + | Diseases have often been believed to be a [[punishment]] from [[God]], but in modern times, most diseases are explained through [[medicine]]. The disease is 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''. | ||
[[category:health]] | [[category:health]] | ||
Revision as of 14:51, November 1, 2007
A disease is an condition where the body does not function correctly.
Diseases have often been believed to be a punishment from God, but in modern times, most diseases are explained through medicine. The disease is 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.