Rumination
Rumination
Rumination (/ˌruːmɪˈneɪʃən/) is a term used in both psychology and gastroenterology, with distinct meanings in each field.
Etymology
The term "rumination" is derived from the Latin word ruminare, which means "to chew over again". This is a reference to the process in which certain animals, known as ruminants, chew their food, swallow it, and then regurgitate it to chew again.
Psychology
In psychology, rumination refers to the process of continuously thinking about the same thoughts, which are usually sad or dark. This is a symptom of many mental health disorders, including depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
Gastroenterology
In gastroenterology, rumination refers to the process in which food is regurgitated from the stomach back into the mouth, where it is chewed and swallowed again. This is a symptom of a rare disorder known as Rumination Syndrome.
Related Terms
- Ruminant: An animal that ruminates, or chews its cud.
- Rumination Syndrome: A rare disorder characterized by the regurgitation of food from the stomach back into the mouth.
- Rumination Disorder: A psychological disorder characterized by the compulsion to ruminate, or continuously think about the same thoughts.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Rumination
- Wikipedia's article - Rumination
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