Captive
Captive
Captive (/kæp.tɪv/, from Latin captivus, "one taken") is a term used in various fields of medicine to describe a condition or state where an individual or organism is unable to leave or escape from a particular environment or situation. This term is often used in the context of mental health, infectious diseases, and parasitology.
Mental Health
In the field of Mental Health, a captive can refer to an individual who is psychologically unable to leave a harmful situation or relationship due to factors such as fear, manipulation, or control. This can be seen in conditions such as Stockholm Syndrome or Battered Person Syndrome.
Infectious Diseases
In Infectious Diseases, a captive can refer to an organism that is trapped within a host and unable to leave. This is often the case with certain types of parasites or viruses that rely on their host for survival and reproduction.
Parasitology
In Parasitology, a captive can refer to a host organism that is unable to rid itself of a parasitic infection. This can occur due to the parasite's ability to evade the host's immune system, or due to the host's inability to mount an effective immune response.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Captive
- Wikipedia's article - Captive
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