Monarch
Monarch (Medicine)
Monarch (pronounced: /ˈmɒnərk/) is a term used in the medical field, particularly in the study of genetics and neurology. The term is derived from the Greek words 'mono' meaning 'one' and 'arch' meaning 'ruler'. In the context of medicine, it refers to a single governing principle or rule in a biological system or process.
Etymology
The term 'Monarch' is derived from the Greek words 'mono' meaning 'one' and 'arch' meaning 'ruler'. It was first used in the medical context in the late 19th century to describe a single governing principle or rule in a biological system or process.
Related Terms
- Genetics: The study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in living organisms.
- Neurology: A branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system.
- Biological system: A complex network of biologically relevant entities.
- Biological process: A process that results in a change in state or activity of a cell or an organism.
See Also
- Monarch Initiative: An international, collaborative project that aims to use phenotype data to improve the understanding of genetic diseases.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Monarch
- Wikipedia's article - Monarch
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