Catastrophic Illness

An acute or prolonged illness usually considered to be life-threatening or with the threat of serious residual disability. Treatment may be radical and is frequently costly.

Year introduced: 1982

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Tree Number(s): C23.550.291.250

MeSH Unique ID: D002388

Entry Terms:

• Catastrophic Illnesses
• Illness, Catastrophic
• Illnesses, Catastrophic

See Also:

• Insurance, Major Medical

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Catastrophic Illness