Constituent
Constituent
Constituent (/kənˈstɪtʃuənt/), from the Latin constituens meaning "standing together", is a term used in various fields of medicine to refer to a component part of a complex structure or system.
In the context of Pharmacology, a constituent refers to any individual component of a drug or medicinal plant that contributes to its therapeutic effects.
In Anatomy, it refers to any part of a larger structure, such as a cell in an organ or a muscle fiber in a muscle group.
In Biochemistry, a constituent can refer to a molecule or atom within a larger chemical compound.
Related Terms
- Component: A broader term that can refer to any part of a larger whole, not necessarily in a medical context.
- Element: In biochemistry, this term is often used interchangeably with "constituent" to refer to the individual atoms within a molecule.
- Compound: A substance formed when two or more constituents combine in a fixed ratio.
- Molecule: The smallest particle of a compound that retains the chemical properties of the compound. It is made up of two or more constituents (atoms).
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Constituent
- Wikipedia's article - Constituent
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