Alter
Alter
Alter (/ˈɔːltər/), from the Latin alter, meaning "the other of two", is a term used in various fields of medical science. It is often used to denote a change or modification in the structure or function of an organism or any of its parts.
Etymology
The term "alter" is derived from the Latin word alter, which means "the other of two". It is related to the Old English alter, which has the same meaning.
In Medicine
In medicine, "alter" is often used to describe a change or modification in the structure or function of an organism or any of its parts. This can refer to both physical and mental changes. For example, an injury or disease may alter the structure of a body part, or a psychological condition may alter a person's behavior or thought processes.
Related Terms
- Alteration: A change or modification. In medicine, this can refer to changes in the structure or function of an organism or any of its parts due to injury, disease, or psychological conditions.
- Alternative Medicine: A field of medicine that seeks to alter or modify the body's natural healing processes through non-traditional methods.
- Alter ego: In psychology, an alter ego is a second self, which is believed to be distinct from a person's normal or original personality.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Alter
- Wikipedia's article - Alter
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