Destructive
Destructive
Destructive (/dɪˈstrʌktɪv/; from Latin destructus, past participle of destruere 'to tear down') is a term often used in the medical field to describe conditions, procedures, or behaviors that cause harm or damage to the body or mind.
Medical Usage
In medicine, the term "destructive" is often used to describe conditions or procedures that involve damage or harm to the body's tissues or structures. For example, a destructive surgery is a type of surgery that involves removing or destroying tissue to treat a disease or condition.
Related Terms
- Destructive surgery: A type of surgery that involves removing or destroying tissue to treat a disease or condition.
- Destructive behavior: Actions that cause harm or damage to oneself or others. This can include physical harm, such as self-harm or violence towards others, or psychological harm, such as emotional abuse or manipulation.
- Destructive lesion: A lesion that causes damage or destruction to the tissue in which it is located. This can occur as a result of disease, injury, or a medical procedure.
- Destructive testing: A type of testing that involves causing damage to a material or structure in order to evaluate its properties or performance.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Destructive
- Wikipedia's article - Destructive
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