Loss
Loss (medical term)
Loss (/lɔːs/), in the context of medicine, refers to the absence or disappearance of a body function or structure that was previously present. This can be due to a variety of causes, including disease, injury, or the natural aging process.
Etymology
The term "loss" originates from the Old English los, meaning "destruction" or "ruin". In the medical context, it has been used since the late 14th century to denote the absence or disappearance of a body function or structure.
Related Terms
- Atrophy: The decrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue.
- Necrosis: The death of cells or tissues from severe injury or disease, especially in a localized area of the body.
- Apoptosis: A form of programmed cell death that occurs in multicellular organisms.
- Debility: Physical weakness or infirmity.
- Deficiency: A lack or shortage, especially of something essential to health.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Loss
- Wikipedia's article - Loss
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