duty. 1  something that one is expected or required to do by moral or legal obligation. 2  the binding or obligatory force of something that is morally or legally right; moral or legal obligation. 3  an action or task required by a person's position or occupation; function: the duties of a clergyman.
Familial Mediterranean fever is an inherited disorder that usually occurs in people of Mediterranean origin â including Sephardic Jews, Arabs, Greeks, Italians, Armenians and Turks. But it may affect any ethnic group. Familial Mediterranean fever is typically diagnosed during childhood. While there's no cure for this disorder, you may be able to relieve signs and symptoms of familial Mediterranean fever â or even prevent them altogether â by sticking to your treatment plan. 1  Symptoms.
A disease is an abnormal condition affecting the body of an organism. There are four main types of disease: pathogenic disease, deficiency disease, hereditary disease, and physiological disease.Pathogenic diseases are caused by what is called a pathogen. Pathogens are parasitic organisms that cause disease in their host.For example the pathogen e.coli which can make people ill or kill them. Deficiency diseases are caused by a deficiency of a particular nutrient in the diet.A lack of vitamin c causes scurvy. Hereditary diseases are passed on through generations via their genes, for example sickle cell disease.hysiological diseases such as diabetes can be treated by: Diet-a healthy diet is key to controlling blood sugar levels and preventing diabetes complications. Exercise-regular exercise can reduce the risk of developing complications of diabetes such as stroke and kidney failure.