Diseases

Disease Progression

The worsening and general progression 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.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

The worsening and general progression 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.

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  • Progression, Disease
  • Clinical Course
  • Clinical Progression
  • Disease Exacerbation
  • Exacerbation, Disease
  • Progression, Clinical

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  1. C23.550.291.656

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Disease Progression. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D018450. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D018450
  2. Disease Progression. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q86758334