Jupiter
Jupiter (Medicine)
Jupiter (pronounced: /ˈdʒuːpɪtər/) is not a term directly related to the field of medicine. However, it is often used in the context of Space Medicine, a branch of medicine that studies the health effects of space travel on human beings.
Etymology
The term 'Jupiter' originates from Roman mythology, where Jupiter was the king of the gods and the god of sky and thunder. In the context of space and astronomy, Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.
Related Terms
- Space Medicine: A branch of medicine that studies the health effects of space travel on human beings. It includes the prevention and treatment of conditions related to space travel, such as Space Motion Sickness and Radiation Sickness.
- Astronaut: A person trained by a human spaceflight program to command, pilot, or serve as a crew member of a spacecraft. Astronauts are often subject to studies in space medicine due to their exposure to the unique conditions of space travel.
- Microgravity: A state of very weak gravity, much weaker than the gravity on Earth. Microgravity conditions can have various effects on the human body, such as muscle atrophy and bone loss.
- Radiation Sickness: A disease that can occur after exposure to a large amount of radiation over a short period of time. This can be a risk for astronauts traveling through space, particularly on long-duration missions to places like Jupiter.
- Space Motion Sickness: A condition experienced by astronauts during their adaptation to the microgravity environment of space. It is similar to terrestrial motion sickness, but can have more severe symptoms and effects.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Jupiter
- Wikipedia's article - Jupiter
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