Induced
Induced
Induced (/ɪnˈdjuːst/) is a medical term that refers to the initiation or stimulation of a process or reaction, often used in the context of medical procedures or biological responses. The term is derived from the Latin word 'inducere', meaning 'to lead in'.
Medical Context
In a medical context, 'induced' is often used to describe a process that is deliberately initiated or stimulated by a healthcare professional. For example, labor can be induced in pregnant women to stimulate childbirth. Similarly, vomiting can be induced in cases of poisoning to expel the harmful substance from the body.
Related Terms
- Induction: The process of initiating or stimulating a process or reaction.
- Inducer: An agent or factor that induces or stimulates a process or reaction.
- Induced Labor: A medical procedure where labor is induced to stimulate childbirth.
- Induced Vomiting: A procedure where vomiting is induced to expel a harmful substance from the body.
Etymology
The term 'induced' is derived from the Latin word 'inducere', which means 'to lead in'. It was first used in the medical context in the 15th century.
Pronunciation
Induced is pronounced as /ɪnˈdjuːst/.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Induced
- Wikipedia's article - Induced
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