Balancing
Balancing (Medicine)
Balancing (pronunciation: /ˈbalənsiNG/) is a term used in the field of medicine to describe the process of maintaining or returning the body to a state of equilibrium or stability. This can refer to a variety of physiological processes, such as maintaining homeostasis, balancing hormones, or achieving a balanced diet and exercise regimen.
Etymology
The term "balancing" comes from the Latin word "bilanx", which means "two-scaled". This reflects the concept of maintaining equilibrium or equal weight on both sides, which is a key concept in the medical understanding of balancing.
Related Terms
- Homeostasis: The state of steady internal, physical, and chemical conditions maintained by living systems.
- Hormones: Chemical messengers that are secreted directly into the blood, which carries them to organs and tissues of the body to exert their functions.
- Diet: The sum of food consumed by a person or other organism.
- Exercise: Any bodily activity that enhances or maintains physical fitness and overall health and wellness.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Balancing
- Wikipedia's article - Balancing
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