Cognate
Cognate
Cognate (/ˈkɒɡneɪt/; from Latin cognatus, meaning "born together") is a term used in various fields such as linguistics, genetics, and anthropology, but in the field of medicine, it refers to a condition or trait that is related or similar in nature to another.
Etymology
The term cognate is derived from the Latin word cognatus, which means "born together". This reflects the concept of relatedness or similarity that the term conveys in its various uses.
Use in Medicine
In medicine, cognate is often used to describe conditions, traits, or factors that are related or similar in nature. For example, a cognate disease would be a disease that is similar or related to another in terms of symptoms, causes, or treatment. Similarly, cognate proteins or genes are those that share a common origin or function.
Related Terms
- Cognate Antigen: An antigen that is recognized by a specific T-cell receptor.
- Cognate Interaction: The interaction between a T-cell and an antigen-presenting cell that presents a cognate antigen.
- Cognate Receptor: A receptor that recognizes and binds to a specific cognate antigen.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cognate
- Wikipedia's article - Cognate
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