Endure
Endure
Endure (/ɪnˈdjʊər/; from Latin indurare, meaning "to harden") is a term often used in the medical field to describe the ability to withstand or tolerate a difficult or unpleasant condition, situation, or pain for a long period.
Definition
Endurance in a medical context refers to the capacity of an organism, organ, or cell to withstand stress, strain, or adverse conditions over an extended period. This can be physical, such as the ability to withstand pain or discomfort, or psychological, such as the ability to cope with stress or trauma.
Related Terms
- Stress: A state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.
- Pain Tolerance: The maximum level of pain that a person is able to tolerate.
- Resilience: The process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats, or significant sources of stress.
- Fatigue: A subjective feeling of tiredness that has a gradual onset.
- Stamina: The ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Endure
- Wikipedia's article - Endure
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