Which statement best defines cure in medical terms?

Which statement best defines cure in medical terms?

• A. Relieves symptoms without addressing the cause
• B. Destroys the invading organism or repairs the affected part
• C. Prevents future disease without treatment
• D. Cures chronic illness with lifestyle changes

Answer: (B)

Cure means the disease is fully eliminated or the damage causing it is repaired so normal function returns. The statement describing destroying the invading organism or repairing the affected part fits this best because it addresses removing the cause (like eradicating a pathogen) or restoring the affected tissue, leading to a resolved problem. Relieving symptoms without treating the cause only provides temporary comfort, not a true cure. Preventing disease without treatment is not curing the illness, and managing a chronic condition with lifestyle changes may control symptoms or progression but doesn’t eliminate the disease itself.

Cure means the disease is fully eliminated or the damage causing it is repaired so normal function returns. The statement describing destroying the invading organism or repairing the affected part fits this best because it addresses removing the cause (like eradicating a pathogen) or restoring the affected tissue, leading to a resolved problem. Relieving symptoms without treating the cause only provides temporary comfort, not a true cure. Preventing disease without treatment is not curing the illness, and managing a chronic condition with lifestyle changes may control symptoms or progression but doesn’t eliminate the disease itself.