Labile
Labile
Labile (/ləˈbaɪl/; from Latin labilis, "that may fall") is a term used in various fields of medicine to describe a condition or state that is easily altered or prone to change. It is often used to refer to unstable physiological or psychological states, such as blood pressure, blood sugar levels, or emotional states.
Pronunciation
- IPA: /ləˈbaɪl/
Etymology
The term labile originates from the Latin word labilis, which means "that may fall". It was first used in the English language in the 15th century.
Related Terms
- Labile hypertension: A condition characterized by fluctuating blood pressure.
- Labile diabetes: A term used to describe unstable or poorly controlled diabetes.
- Labile mood: Refers to emotional states that are easily altered or prone to change.
- Labile proteins: Proteins that are rapidly synthesized and degraded.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Labile
- Wikipedia's article - Labile
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