Communal

From WikiMD.org
Jump to navigation Jump to search

Communal

Communal (/kəˈmjuːn(ə)l/), derived from the Latin word communis, meaning common or shared, is a term often used in the medical field to describe conditions, resources, or practices that are shared by a group of people.

Etymology

The term communal originates from the Latin word communis, which means common or shared. It was first used in the English language in the 15th century.

Medical Usage

In the medical field, the term communal is often used to describe shared resources or practices. For example, communal living arrangements can have significant impacts on the health and well-being of individuals, particularly in terms of infectious diseases and mental health.

Related Terms

  • Communal Disease: A disease that is spread through a community, often due to shared living conditions or practices.
  • Communal Living: A living arrangement where resources and spaces are shared among a group of people. This can have significant impacts on health and well-being.
  • Communal Health: The health and well-being of a community as a whole, often influenced by shared resources and practices.

See Also

External links

Esculaap.svg

This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.


Languages: - East Asian 中文, 日本, 한국어, South Asian हिन्दी, Urdu, বাংলা, తెలుగు, தமிழ், ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian Indonesian, Vietnamese, Thai, မြန်မာဘာသာ, European español, Deutsch, français, русский, português do Brasil, Italian, polski