Message
Message (Medicine)
Message (pronounced: /ˈmɛsɪdʒ/) in the context of medicine, refers to the information or instruction transmitted through various means, such as neural pathways, biochemical reactions, or medical devices.
Etymology
The term 'message' originates from the Latin word 'missaticum', meaning 'something sent'. In the medical context, it has been used since the late 19th century to describe the transmission of information within the body or between medical professionals.
Related Terms
- Signal (biology): In biology, a signal is a function that conveys information about the behavior or attributes of some phenomenon. In the human body, signals often carry messages.
- Neurotransmission: Neurotransmission, also known as synaptic transmission, is the process by which signaling molecules called neurotransmitters are released by a neuron and bind to and activate the receptors of another neuron.
- Hormone: Hormones are the body's chemical messengers. They travel in your bloodstream to tissues or organs to help them do their work.
- Medical communication: Medical communication can refer to the interaction between the doctor and the patient, or the transmission of information between medical professionals.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Message
- Wikipedia's article - Message
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