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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Concept information

  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. pathological processes and conditions
  3. disease progression

Preferred term

disease progression

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information The worsening of a disease over time. This concept is most often used for chronic and incurable diseases where the stage of the disease is an important determinant of therapy and prognosis.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings

    Type: Concept definition

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Synonyms

  • disease exacerbation

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/78060

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