Division

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Division (Medicine)

Division (pronounced dih-vizh-uhn) is a term used in various contexts within the field of medicine.

Etymology

The term 'division' originates from the Latin word 'divisio', which means 'to divide'. In the medical context, it often refers to the process of separating or categorizing different aspects of health and disease.

Definition

In medicine, division can refer to:

  1. The process of cell division, where one cell divides into two or more daughter cells. This is a fundamental process in growth, development, and tissue repair.
  2. A specific department or section within a hospital or medical institution, such as the Division of Cardiology or Division of Neurology.
  3. The categorization of diseases or conditions into different types or classes, such as the division of cancer into different stages or types.

Related Terms

  • Cell Division: The process by which a parent cell divides into two or more daughter cells.
  • Medical Specialty: A branch of medicine that a doctor specializes in, often organized into divisions within a hospital.
  • Cancer Staging: The process of determining the extent of cancer in a patient's body, often involving division into stages based on severity and spread.

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