Compatibility
Compatibility (kəmˌpætəˈbɪlɪti)
Compatibility is a term used in various fields, including medicine, to denote the ability of two or more systems or components to function together without requiring modification. In medicine, it often refers to the compatibility of blood types in blood transfusion, tissue types in organ transplantation, and drug interactions.
Etymology
The term "compatibility" originates from the Latin word "compatibilis," which means "to suffer with." It was first used in the English language in the 15th century.
Related Terms
- Blood Transfusion: A procedure where donated blood is added to a patient's own blood. Compatibility of blood types is crucial to prevent adverse reactions.
- Organ Transplantation: The surgical operation where a failing or damaged organ in the human body is replaced with a functional one. Tissue compatibility is vital to prevent organ rejection.
- Drug Interactions: The changes that occur when the effect of a drug is altered by the presence of another drug, food, drink, or some environmental chemical. Drug compatibility is important to prevent harmful effects.
- Immunology: The branch of medicine and biology concerned with immunity. It often involves studying the compatibility of various substances with the immune system.
- Pharmacology: The branch of medicine that is concerned with the uses, effects, and modes of action of drugs. It often involves studying the compatibility of various drugs with each other and with the human body.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Compatibility
- Wikipedia's article - Compatibility
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