Diminished
Diminished
Diminished (/dɪˈmɪn.ɪʃt/), from the Latin diminuere meaning "to lessen", is a term used in various fields of medicine to describe a reduction or decrease in function or quantity.
In Medicine
In the field of medicine, the term diminished is often used to describe a decrease in the function or quantity of a particular body part or system. For example, diminished lung function may refer to a decrease in the ability of the lungs to take in and expel air effectively. Similarly, diminished kidney function may refer to a decrease in the ability of the kidneys to filter waste from the blood.
Related Terms
- Diminished capacity: A legal term referring to a person's inability to fully understand the nature and consequences of their actions due to a mental disease or defect.
- Diminished value: In insurance, this refers to the reduction in a property's value due to a claim event.
- Diminished responsibility: A potential defense in criminal law where a defendant argues they should be less culpitable for their actions due to mental impairment.
- Diminished seventh chord: In music, a chord made up of four notes that are each a minor third apart.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Diminished
- Wikipedia's article - Diminished
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