Function

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Function (Medicine)

Function (pronounced: /ˈfʌŋkʃən/) is a term used in medicine to describe the normal and specific action of a part, organ, or system of the body. The term is derived from the Latin word 'functio', meaning 'performance, execution'.

Etymology

The term 'function' comes from the Latin word 'functio', which means 'performance' or 'execution'. It was first used in the English language in the late 16th century.

Related Terms

  • Physiology: The branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts.
  • Pathology: The science of the causes and effects of diseases, especially the branch of medicine that deals with the laboratory examination of samples of body tissue for diagnostic or forensic purposes.
  • Homeostasis: The tendency towards a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as maintained by physiological processes.
  • Dysfunction: The abnormal or impaired functioning of a body organ or system.

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