Domination
Domination (Medicine)
Domination (pronunciation: /dɒmɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n/) is a term used in various medical contexts to refer to the predominance or supremacy of one factor or condition over others.
Etymology
The term "domination" originates from the Latin word "dominatio", which means rule or control. In the medical context, it is used to describe the predominance of a particular symptom, condition, or factor in a patient's health status.
Related Terms
- Dominant Gene: A gene that is expressed in the phenotype of an organism, even if only one copy is present in the genotype.
- Dominant Trait: A trait that is expressed in the phenotype of an organism, even if only one copy of the gene responsible for the trait is present in the genotype.
- Dominant Hemisphere: The hemisphere of the brain that is more active or dominant in controlling certain functions, such as language and handedness.
- Dominant Disorder: A genetic disorder that is caused by a mutation in one copy of a gene.
Usage in Medicine
In medicine, the term "domination" is often used to describe the predominance of one symptom, condition, or factor over others. For example, in the context of genetic disorders, a dominant disorder is one that is caused by a mutation in one copy of a gene. Similarly, in the context of brain function, the dominant hemisphere is the hemisphere that is more active or dominant in controlling certain functions.
In the context of genetics, the term "domination" is used to describe the phenomenon where a dominant gene or trait is expressed in the phenotype of an organism, even if only one copy of the gene or trait is present in the genotype. This is in contrast to a recessive gene or trait, which is only expressed in the phenotype if two copies are present in the genotype.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Domination
- Wikipedia's article - Domination
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