Bradynosus

/ˌbrædɪˈnoʊsəs/ adjective

Definition

Characterized by slow-moving or sluggish disease progression.

Etymology

From Greek 'brady-' (slow) and 'nosos' (disease). This rare medical term describes conditions that advance gradually rather than acutely.

Kelly Says

Chronic diseases like slow-growing cancers are bradynosus—they fool us because the slowness makes them seem less threatening, yet they can be just as serious as fast-moving conditions.

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