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Avasthaa (Dosha / Vyaadhi)

KeywordAvasthaa (Dosha / Vyaadhi)
TypeN./C.
Etymology/ Definitionव्याधेरवस्थाः कालकृता दशाः । अ.ह्र.सू.१२/५४ अरूणदत्त, अवस्थाः रूपेष्ववान्तरं रूपम् । अ.ह्र. सू.१२/६७ हेमाद्रि
ReferenceA.H.Su.12/55 Arun`adatta
Literary MeaningM / W – Stage, phase or condition
Implied MeaningIt indicates a stage in the process of pathogenesis or the disease itself.
ElaborationSus`hruta has described that all diseases pass through six stages of evolution before they manifest themselves. Theses are Avasthaa of Nidaana ( pathogenesis ). Stages of the disease itself like its curability or otherwise, need for surgical intervention, presence of complications, signs of fatality etc are Avasthaa of Vyaadhi ( disease ). Correct assessment of the stage is important for prognostic as well as for diease management.
SynonymsKriyaa Kaala
Contemporary ColloquialStage of disease

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