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Normality and disease.

D B Calne1, J S Calne

  • 1Department of Medicine, UBC Health Sciences Centre Hospital, Vancouver, Canada.

The Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences. Le Journal Canadien Des Sciences Neurologiques
|February 1, 1988
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The terms "normal" and "disease" require precise medical definitions. "Normal" should mean average health, while "disease" should refer to clinically apparent health disturbances, avoiding confusion in medical literature.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Terminology
  • Clinical Definitions
  • Health Sciences

Background:

  • Current medical writing trends risk conflating 'normal' with an ideal health state.
  • Disease is increasingly defined by subclinical abnormalities, obscuring traditional understanding.
  • Linguistic evolution necessitates careful consideration for core medical terms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To advocate for precise and traditional definitions of 'normal' and 'disease' in medical literature.
  • To prevent further ambiguity in medical writing and research.
  • To emphasize the importance of clinically manifest symptoms in defining disease.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and analysis of current medical terminology usage.
  • Conceptual analysis of the terms 'normal' and 'disease'.

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  • Argumentative synthesis based on linguistic and clinical principles.

    • Main Results:

    • A trend exists to equate 'normal' with an ideal state and 'disease' with subclinical findings.
    • Modification of established definitions lacks sufficient justification.
    • Continued ambiguity obscures the medical literature.

    Conclusions:

    • The term 'normal' should retain its traditional meaning of average.
    • The term 'disease' should be reserved for clinically manifest health disturbances.
    • Clear definitions are crucial for accurate medical communication and research.