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Adaptive
Adaptive (pronounced: /əˈdæptɪv/) is a term often used in the medical field to describe the ability of an organism or species to adjust to changes in its environment or differences in its internal or external conditions. The term originates from the Latin word "adaptare", which means "to fit".
Related Terms
- Adaptation: The process by which an organism or species becomes better suited to its environment.
- Adaptive Immunity: A subsystem of the overall immune system that is composed of specialized, systemic cells and processes that eliminate or prevent pathogen growth.
- Adaptive Behavior: Type of behavior that is used to adjust to another type of behavior or situation. This is often characterized as a kind of behavior that allows an individual to change an unconstructive or disruptive behavior to something more constructive or less disruptive.
- Adaptive Equipment: Any type of device that is used to assist, modify, or increase the ease of performing activities of daily living.
See Also
References
- Medical Dictionary, 3rd edition. (2010). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.
- Oxford English Dictionary, 2nd edition. (1989). Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Adaptive
- Wikipedia's article - Adaptive
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