Glossary I
Deutsch: Krankheit / Español: Enfermedad / Português: Doença / Français: Maladie / Italiano: Malattia
An illness (disease) is a particular abnormal, pathological condition that affects part or all of an organism. It is often construed as a medical condition associated with specific symptoms and signs.
Deutsch: Ungleichgewicht / Español: Desequilibrio / Português: Desequilíbrio / Français: Déséquilibre / Italiano: Squilibrio
Imbalance in the environmental context refers to a disruption or disturbance in the natural equilibrium of ecosystems and environmental processes. This occurs when certain elements—such as population sizes, resource availability, pollution levels, or climate factors—are altered significantly, leading to negative consequences for the Environment, species, and the overall health of the planet.