Induced

Induced is a term often used in various fields of science and medicine to describe a process or state that is brought about by an external factor or agent. This can refer to a wide range of phenomena, from induced mutations in genetics to induced labor in obstetrics.

Definition

In general, to induce something means to cause it to happen or bring it about. In the context of science and medicine, this often involves the use of an external factor or agent to initiate a process or state. This can be a physical force, a chemical substance, a biological organism, or even a psychological stimulus.

Applications in Medicine

In medicine, the term induced is often used to describe a state or process that is not naturally occurring, but has been brought about by medical intervention. For example, induced labor is a process where doctors use medications or other methods to start or speed up the process of childbirth. Similarly, an induced coma is a state of deep unconsciousness that is brought about by a controlled dose of an anesthetic drug.

Applications in Science

In the field of science, induced can refer to a variety of processes. For example, in genetics, an induced mutation is a change in the genetic material of an organism that is caused by exposure to a mutagenic agent, such as radiation or a chemical substance. In physics, induced current refers to an electric current that is generated in a conductor by changing magnetic fields.

See Also

• Induction (disambiguation)
• Induced pluripotent stem cells
• Induced fit model
• Induced charge
• Induced abortion

References

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