Stricken
Stricken is a term often used to describe a sudden and severe affliction or impairment. In a medical context, it can refer to a sudden onset of a disease or condition.
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The term "stricken" is derived from the verb "to strike", which in this context means to affect suddenly, usually with harmful effects. In medicine, it is often used to describe the sudden onset of a disease or condition, such as being stricken with pneumonia or cancer.
Usage in Medicine[edit | edit source]
In medical literature, the term "stricken" is often used to describe the sudden onset of a disease or condition. For example, a person may be described as being "stricken" with a disease such as cancer, heart disease, or stroke. This usage emphasizes the sudden and severe nature of the affliction.
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Other terms related to "stricken" in a medical context include onset, which refers to the beginning or start of a disease or condition, and acute, which refers to a condition that is severe and sudden in onset.
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