Dissipation
Dissipation
Dissipation (/dɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/) is a term used in various fields of medicine to describe the process of dispersing or scattering of energy, heat, or other substances. The term is derived from the Latin word dissipatio, meaning "a scattering".
In Physiology
In physiology, dissipation refers to the process by which the body disperses heat to maintain a stable internal temperature. This can occur through various mechanisms such as sweating, vasodilation, and radiation.
In Pharmacology
In pharmacology, dissipation can refer to the distribution of a drug throughout the body. This process is influenced by factors such as the drug's lipophilicity, protein binding, and the blood-brain barrier.
In Pathology
In pathology, dissipation can refer to the spread of disease or infection throughout the body. This can occur through various mechanisms such as lymphatic spread, bloodstream spread, and direct extension.
Related Terms
- Diffusion: The process by which molecules move from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.
- Dispersion: The distribution of particles in a system or process.
- Distribution (pharmacology): The process by which a drug is transported to its sites of action, metabolized, and excreted.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dissipation
- Wikipedia's article - Dissipation
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