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Neutral (medical term)
Neutral (pronounced: /ˈnjuːtrəl/) is a term used in various fields of medicine to describe a state or condition that is neither positive nor negative, or a substance that is neither acidic nor alkaline.
Etymology
The term "neutral" comes from the Latin neuter, meaning "neither of the two". In the context of medicine, it was first used in the 15th century to describe a state or condition that is neither harmful nor beneficial.
Related Terms
- Acidic: A term used to describe a substance that has a pH less than 7. In the body, acidic conditions can lead to certain health problems, such as acidosis.
- Alkaline: A term used to describe a substance that has a pH greater than 7. In the body, alkaline conditions can lead to certain health problems, such as alkalosis.
- pH: A measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution. The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14, with 7 being neutral.
- Acidosis: A condition characterized by an excess of acid in the body fluids.
- Alkalosis: A condition characterized by an excess of alkali (or a deficiency of acid) in the body fluids.
- Homeostasis: The tendency of the body to seek and maintain a condition of balance or equilibrium within its internal environment, even when faced with external changes.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Neutral
- Wikipedia's article - Neutral
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