Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
incurable disease
Noun
/ɪnˈkjʊr.ə.bəl dɪˈziːz/
Definition
A medical condition that cannot be cured or fully healed, often requiring management rather than treatment.
Examples
- ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) is an example of an incurable disease, where motor neurons gradually degenerate.
- Many patients with HIV live with the virus as an incurable disease but can manage it with medication.
- Certain types of cancer can be deemed incurable, depending on their progression and response to treatment.
Meaning
An incurable disease is one that persists over time and cannot be eliminated from the body, often leading to chronic symptoms or complications.
Synonyms
- Chronic illness
- Terminal illness
- Incurable condition
- Life-limiting disease
