ACTION
ACTION
Action (/ˈækʃən/, from Latin actio, a doing) is a term widely used in the field of medicine to describe the process or effect of something, usually a drug, on the body or a part of the body.
Etymology
The term action is derived from the Latin word actio, which means a doing. It was first used in the medical context in the 17th century to describe the effect of a drug or treatment on the body.
Medical Usage
In medicine, the term action is often used in phrases such as mode of action, mechanism of action, and site of action.
- Mode of Action refers to the way in which a drug or treatment works to achieve its effect. This can include how it interacts with cells or tissues, and how it changes the function or structure of these cells or tissues.
- Mechanism of Action is a more specific term that describes the exact biochemical interaction through which a drug substance produces its pharmacological effect.
- Site of Action refers to the specific location within the body where a drug or treatment has its effect. This can be a specific organ, tissue, or type of cell.
Related Terms
- Pharmacodynamics is the study of the biochemical and physiological effects of drugs on the body or on microorganisms or parasites within or on the body and the mechanisms of drug action and the relationship between drug concentration and effect.
- Pharmacokinetics is the study of how a drug is absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and excreted by the body.
- Therapeutic Action refers to the intended effect of a drug or treatment in treating a disease or condition.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on ACTION
- Wikipedia's article - ACTION
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