Family Doctor: Glossary of Terms

Medicine: science of health.

Health: state of well-being.

Disease: condition that impairs the body and/or functions of the body.

Injury: damage to the body.

Prevention: a way to avoid disease or injury.

Primary Care: first point of contact for a patient.

Illness: poor health.

Symptom: when abnormal feelings are noticed.

Treatment: process of making a change to affect health.