Viability
Viability
Viability (/vaɪəˈbɪlɪti/) is a term used in Medicine and Biology to denote the ability of an organism to survive or to thrive in a particular environment. The term is derived from the Latin word 'vita', meaning 'life'.
Etymology
The term 'viability' is derived from the Latin word 'vita', which means 'life'. It is often used in the context of Biology and Medicine to refer to the ability of an organism or a cell to survive and function effectively in a particular environment or under specific conditions.
Related Terms
- Cell viability: This refers to the number of healthy cells in a sample and the ability of cells to survive and thrive in an environment.
- Fetal viability: This refers to the point at which a fetus has the potential to survive outside the womb, usually considered to be around 24 weeks of gestation.
- Environmental viability: This refers to the ability of an organism to survive and thrive in a particular environment.
- Economic viability: This refers to the ability of a business or an economy to continue to operate and grow over the long term.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Viability
- Wikipedia's article - Viability
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