Interactions
Interactions
Interactions (pronunciation: /ɪntərˈakʃən/) is a term used in various fields of medicine to describe the process where two or more substances, organisms, or elements exert an effect upon each other. The term is derived from the Latin words "inter" meaning between and "actio" meaning action.
Types of Interactions
There are several types of interactions in medicine, including:
- Drug Interactions: This occurs when the effect of a drug is altered when it is taken with another drug, food, or substance.
- Genetic Interactions: This refers to the different ways that genes can influence each other's expression.
- Microbial Interactions: This involves the interaction between different microorganisms within a particular environment.
Drug Interactions
Drug Interactions (pronunciation: /drʌɡ ɪntərˈakʃən/) occur when a drug interacts with another drug, food, supplement, or drink. Drug interactions can change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects.
Genetic Interactions
Genetic Interactions (pronunciation: /dʒɪˈnɛtɪk ɪntərˈakʃən/) are the different ways in which genes can influence each other's expression. This can occur through a variety of mechanisms, including additive, epistatic, and suppressive effects.
Microbial Interactions
Microbial Interactions (pronunciation: /maɪˈkroʊbiəl ɪntərˈakʃən/) involve the interaction between different microorganisms within a particular environment. These interactions can be either positive (symbiotic) or negative (antagonistic).
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External Links
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Interactions
- Wikipedia's article - Interactions
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