Affecting
Affecting
Affecting (/əˈfɛktɪŋ/), derived from the Latin word "afficere" meaning 'to do; treat, use, manage, handle; act on; have influence on; affect', is a term used in various fields of medicine to describe the process or act of influencing or impacting.
In Psychology
In psychology, 'affecting' is often used to describe the process of influencing emotions or feelings. This can be in the context of a therapist affecting a patient's emotional state, or an event or situation affecting a person's mental health.
In Pathology
In pathology, 'affecting' is used to describe a disease or condition impacting a specific part of the body. For example, a pathogen may be described as affecting the respiratory system.
In Pharmacology
In pharmacology, 'affecting' is used to describe how a drug or medication influences the body or a specific bodily function. For example, a drug may be described as affecting the central nervous system.
Related Terms
- Effecting: A term often confused with 'affecting', 'effecting' means to bring about or cause something to happen.
- Influencing: Similar to 'affecting', 'influencing' describes the act of having an impact on something, but is often used in a broader context.
- Impacting: Another term similar to 'affecting', 'impacting' describes the act of having a strong effect on something or someone.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Affecting
- Wikipedia's article - Affecting
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