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Disease Progression
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Definition
: 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.
DF: DIS PROGRESSION
Examples
Remission, Spontaneous
Other names
Progressions, Disease; Progression, Disease; Disease Progressions; Disease Exacerbation