Space medicine
Space Medicine
Space medicine (pronunciation: /speɪs ˈmɛdɪsɪn/) is a branch of medical science that studies the health effects of human space travel. It is a multidisciplinary field that involves the application of physiology, psychology, and clinical medicine to the health and safety of astronauts in space.
Etymology
The term "space medicine" was first used in the mid-20th century, coinciding with the advent of human space exploration. It is derived from the English words "space", referring to the universe beyond the Earth's atmosphere, and "medicine", referring to the science and practice of diagnosing, treating, and preventing disease.
Related Terms
- Aerospace medicine: A branch of medicine that deals with the medical problems related to flying and space travel.
- Astrobiology: The study of life in the universe, including life on Earth and the possibility of extraterrestrial life.
- Exobiology: The branch of biology concerned with the search for life outside the Earth and the effects of extraterrestrial environments on living organisms.
- Human factors and ergonomics: The study of designing equipment and devices that fit the human body, its movements, and its cognitive abilities.
- Radiobiology: The study of the action of ionizing radiation on living things.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Space medicine
- Wikipedia's article - Space medicine
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