Hardiness

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Hardiness

Hardiness (/ˈhɑːrdɪnɪs/), in the context of medicine, refers to the ability of an organism or a living tissue to withstand the effects of harsh environmental conditions, such as extreme temperatures, drought, or diseases. The term is often used in the field of psychology to describe a person's resilience to stress and adversity.

Etymology

The term "hardiness" originates from the Old English word "heardian," which means "to make hard." It was first used in the medical context in the late 19th century.

Related Terms

  • Resilience (psychology): The process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats, or significant sources of stress.
  • Stress (biology): The body's method of reacting to a challenge or physical and psychological barrier.
  • Adaptation (biology): The physical or behavioral characteristic of an organism that helps an organism to survive and reproduce in its environment.
  • Homeostasis: The state of steady internal, physical, and chemical conditions maintained by living systems.

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