Constitution
Constitution (medicine)
Constitution (pronunciation: /ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃən/) in the field of medicine refers to the physical and mental characteristics and tendencies of an individual, which are believed to be determined by the interaction of genetic makeup and environmental influences.
Etymology
The term "constitution" comes from the Latin word 'constitutio', which means 'arrangement' or 'order'. In the medical context, it has been used since the 15th century to describe the physical makeup of a person.
Related Terms
- Genetics: The study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in living organisms.
- Environment (biology): The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.
- Phenotype: The set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.
- Genotype: The genetic constitution of an individual organism.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Constitution
- Wikipedia's article - Constitution
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