病状

byōjō
nounIntermediate
🏥Medicine
technical

The state or condition of a disease or illness, including symptoms and progression.

病状が悪化しているため、入院が必要です。

The patient's condition is worsening, so hospitalization is necessary.

💡

Often used in medical reports and consultations to describe the severity and progression of an illness.

Collocations

病状の悪化worsening of the condition病状の軽減alleviation of the condition病状の経過progression of the condition

Synonyms

Related Phrases

病状が安定しているphrase
the condition is stable
病状の変化phrase
changes in the condition

💡Pro Tip

Medical Context

This term is specific to medical discussions and should not be used to describe non-medical situations.

📖Word Origin

Combination of 病 (byō, 'disease') and 状 (jō, 'condition' or 'state').

📝Usage Notes

Primarily used in medical contexts to describe the nature and severity of an illness. Avoid using in casual conversation.

Word Breakdown

disease
root
+
condition or state
root
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