Constraint
Constraint (medicine)
Constraint (pronounced: /kənˈstreɪnt/) is a term used in various fields of medicine to describe a limitation or restriction. The term is derived from the Latin word 'constringere', which means 'to bind together' or 'to confine'.
In the context of medicine, a constraint can refer to a physical limitation, such as a musculoskeletal issue that restricts movement, or a psychological limitation, such as a phobia that prevents a person from engaging in certain activities. Constraints can also be environmental, such as a lack of access to necessary healthcare services.
Related Terms
- Restriction (medicine): A term often used interchangeably with constraint, referring to a limitation or confinement in the body's function or movement.
- Limitation (medicine): A broader term that can refer to any factor that restricts the effectiveness of a treatment or the ability of a patient to engage in certain activities.
- Disability: A long-term or permanent constraint that significantly impacts a person's ability to perform certain tasks or activities.
- Impairment: A loss of normal function of part of the body, which can result in a constraint.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Constraint
- Wikipedia's article - Constraint
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