Breakdown

Breakdown

Breakdown (/ˈbreɪkdaʊn/) is a term used in various fields of medicine to describe a sudden or progressive failure of function or structure in a living organism.

Etymology

The term "breakdown" is derived from the combination of the words "break" and "down", which in the context of medicine, refers to the deterioration or failure of a system or process in the body.

Related Terms

• Deterioration: A progressive decline or worsening of a condition or function.
• Degeneration: The process by which a tissue or organ deteriorates over time.
• Failure: The inability of a system or organ to perform its normal function.
• Malfunction: A failure to function in a normal or satisfactory manner.

In Medicine

In medicine, a breakdown can refer to several different situations:

• Mental Breakdown: A severe, temporary disorder of the mind, often caused by stress or trauma.
• Nervous Breakdown: An outdated term that was used to describe a variety of mental illnesses, including depression and anxiety.
• Cellular Breakdown: The process by which cells in the body deteriorate and die.
• Tissue Breakdown: The deterioration of body tissues, often due to disease or injury.
• Organ Breakdown: The failure of an organ to function properly, often due to disease or injury.

See Also

• Disease
• Disorder
• Condition
• Symptom
• Diagnosis

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Breakdown
• Wikipedia's article - Breakdown

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