| Keyword | Avasthaa (Dosha / Vyaadhi) |
| Type | N./C. |
| Etymology/ Definition | व्याधेरवस्थाः कालकृता दशाः । अ.ह्र.सू.१२/५४ अरूणदत्त, अवस्थाः रूपेष्ववान्तरं रूपम् । अ.ह्र. सू.१२/६७ हेमाद्रि |
| Reference | A.H.Su.12/55 Arun`adatta |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – Stage, phase or condition |
| Implied Meaning | It indicates a stage in the process of pathogenesis or the disease itself. |
| Elaboration | Sus`hruta has described that all diseases pass through six stages of evolution before they manifest themselves. Theses are Avasthaa of निदान ( 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. |
| Synonyms | Kriyaa Kaala |
| Contemporary Colloquial | Stage of disease |
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