Mors
Mors
Mors (/mɔːrs/; Latin for "death") is a term used in medicine to denote the end of life, typically due to a disease or injury.
Etymology
The term "Mors" originates from Latin, where it is used to denote "death". It has been adopted into the medical lexicon to describe the cessation of life.
Definition
In medicine, Mors refers to the permanent cessation of all vital functions, leading to the end of life. This can occur as a result of a variety of causes, including disease, injury, or old age.
Related Terms
- Euthanasia: The act of intentionally ending a life to relieve pain and suffering.
- Mortality rate: A measure of the number of deaths in a particular population, scaled to the size of that population, per unit of time.
- Necrosis: The death of most or all of the cells in an organ or tissue due to disease, injury, or failure of the blood supply.
- Apoptosis: A form of cell death that serves as a natural defense mechanism against the proliferation of abnormal cells.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mors
- Wikipedia's article - Mors
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