Extrinsic
Extrinsic
Extrinsic (/ɪkˈstrɪnsɪk/; from Latin extrinsecus, "outward") refers to factors or influences originating from outside an organism, system, or part. In the medical field, it is often used to describe conditions, stimuli, or factors that are not inherent or innate.
Etymology
The term extrinsic is derived from the Latin extrinsecus, which means "outward" or "external". It is composed of ex-, meaning "out of", and -trinsecus, a form of trānstrā, meaning "across".
Related Terms
- Intrinsic: The opposite of extrinsic, referring to factors or influences originating from within an organism, system, or part.
- Extrinsic factor: A factor that originates outside the organism, system, or part it affects. In medicine, this term often refers to environmental factors that affect health, such as diet, exercise, and exposure to toxins.
- Extrinsic asthma: A type of asthma triggered by external factors, such as allergens or environmental conditions.
- Extrinsic motivation: Motivation driven by external rewards or punishments, as opposed to intrinsic motivation, which is driven by internal satisfaction or desire.
- Extrinsic incubation period: In parasitology, the time it takes for a parasite to develop in its vector organism before it can be transmitted to a host.
See Also
- Intrinsic and Extrinsic Properties
- Extrinsic and Intrinsic Motivation
- Extrinsic Allergic Alveolitis
- Extrinsic Pathway of Blood Coagulation
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Extrinsic
- Wikipedia's article - Extrinsic
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