Opposite
Opposite (medicine)
Opposite (pronounced: /ˈɒpəzɪt/) is a term used in various fields of medicine to describe a condition, symptom, or anatomical feature that is contrary to another. The term is derived from the Latin word "oppositus", meaning "set against".
Etymology
The term "opposite" comes from the Latin "oppositus", which is the past participle of "opponere", meaning "to set against". It was first used in the English language in the early 14th century.
Usage in Medicine
In medicine, "opposite" is often used to describe conditions or symptoms that are contrary to each other. For example, hypertension (high blood pressure) is the opposite of hypotension (low blood pressure). Similarly, hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) is the opposite of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).
"Opposite" can also refer to anatomical features that are located on opposite sides of the body. For example, the left lung is opposite the right lung, and the left kidney is opposite the right kidney.
Related Terms
- Contralateral: Referring to the opposite side of the body.
- Ipsilateral: Referring to the same side of the body.
- Antagonist: In pharmacology, a substance that interferes with or inhibits the physiological action of another.
- Agonist: In pharmacology, a substance which initiates a physiological response when combined with a receptor.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Opposite
- Wikipedia's article - Opposite
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