Dampening
Dampening
Dampening (pronunciation: /ˈdampəniNG/) is a term often used in the medical field, particularly in relation to the body's immune response and inflammation.
Etymology
The term "dampening" originates from the Middle English word "dampen", which means to make damp or moist. In a medical context, it refers to the reduction or suppression of a physiological response.
Definition
In medicine, dampening refers to the process of reducing or suppressing a physiological response. This can be in relation to the body's immune response, where the body may dampen its response to prevent overreaction and damage to healthy cells. It can also refer to the dampening of inflammation, where the body reduces the inflammatory response to prevent excessive inflammation that can lead to tissue damage.
Related Terms
- Inflammation: A protective response involving immune cells, blood vessels, and molecular mediators to remove harmful stimuli and initiate the healing process.
- Immune Response: The body's defensive reaction to invasion by bacteria, viral agents, or other foreign substances.
- Physiological Response: The body's reaction to changes in the internal or external environment.
- Tissue Damage: Injury or harm to body tissues due to various causes.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dampening
- Wikipedia's article - Dampening
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