The application of a concept to that which it is not literally the same but which suggests a resemblance and comparison. Medical metaphors were widespread in ancient literature; the description of a sick body was often used by ancient writers to define a critical condition of the State, in which one corrupt part can ruin the entire system. (From Med Secoli Arte Sci, 1990;2(3):abstract 331)

Annotation

IM; coord with object of comparison (IM)

DUI

D019365 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0028820

History note

97

Public note

97