Temperateness
Temperateness
Temperateness (pronunciation: /ˈtɛmpərətnəs/) is a term used in medicine to describe a state of moderate or balanced behavior, particularly in relation to the body's physiological responses.
Etymology
The term originates from the Latin word 'temperatus', which means 'moderate' or 'restrained'. It was first used in the English language in the 14th century to describe a state of moderation or self-restraint.
Definition
In a medical context, temperateness refers to the body's ability to maintain a balanced or moderate state. This can relate to various physiological processes, such as temperature regulation, metabolism, and homeostasis.
Related Terms
- Homeostasis: The body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment, despite changes in external conditions.
- Metabolism: The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.
- Temperature Regulation: The ability of an organism to keep its body temperature within certain boundaries, even when the surrounding temperature is very different.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Temperateness
- Wikipedia's article - Temperateness
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