Generation
Generation (Medicine)
Generation (pronounced: /ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən/) is a term used in various fields of medicine. In general, it refers to the process of creating, producing, or causing something. In the context of medicine, it can refer to the production of a specific substance or the creation of new cells or tissues.
Etymology
The term "generation" comes from the Latin word "generatio", which means "to beget" or "to produce". It has been used in the English language since the 14th century.
Related Terms
- Cell Generation: The process by which new cells are produced from existing cells. This is a fundamental process in all living organisms and is essential for growth, development, and repair.
- Tissue Generation: Also known as tissue regeneration, this is the process by which new tissues are created to replace those that have been damaged or lost. This is a key process in wound healing and recovery from injury.
- Generation Time: In microbiology, this refers to the time it takes for a population of microorganisms to double in number. This is an important concept in the study of bacterial growth and reproduction.
- Gene: A unit of heredity that is transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine some characteristic of the offspring.
- Genome: The complete set of genes or genetic material present in a cell or organism.
- Genetics: The study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in living organisms.
- Regeneration (biology): The process of renewal, restoration, and growth that makes genomes, cells, organisms, and ecosystems resilient to natural fluctuations or events that cause disturbance or damage.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Generation
- Wikipedia's article - Generation
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