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Activity (Medicine)
Activity (pronounced: /ækˈtɪvɪti/) is a term used in medicine to describe the state of being active. It is often used to refer to the level of physical or mental exertion a person is capable of.
Etymology
The term "activity" comes from the Latin word "activitas", which means "active life". It was first used in the medical context in the 16th century.
Related Terms
- Physical Activity: Any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure.
- Mental Activity: The state of being mentally active, often measured by cognitive tasks.
- Resting Activity: The state of being physically inactive but mentally active, such as when a person is resting but still alert.
- Activity Level: A measure of how active a person is, often used in the context of physical fitness or health assessments.
- Activity Therapy: A type of therapy that uses activity, such as exercise or hobbies, to improve health and wellbeing.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Activity
- Wikipedia's article - Activity
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