Repulsion
Repulsion
Repulsion (pronounced: /rɪˈpʌlʃən/) is a term used in various fields of medicine to describe a strong dislike or aversion towards something. It is often used in the context of psychological and psychiatric disorders, where it can refer to an intense, irrational fear or hatred of specific things, situations, or behaviors.
Etymology
The term "repulsion" comes from the Latin word "repulsio", which means "to drive back". It was first used in the English language in the 15th century.
Related Terms
- Aversion: A strong dislike or disinclination.
- Phobia: An extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something.
- Disgust: A feeling of revulsion or profound disapproval aroused by something unpleasant or offensive.
- Revulsion: A sense of disgust and loathing.
Usage in Medicine
In the field of Psychiatry, repulsion is often associated with certain mental health disorders. For example, in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), individuals may experience repulsion towards certain thoughts, images, or impulses that are intrusive and unwanted. Similarly, in Phobias, individuals may feel repulsion towards the object or situation that they fear.
In Psychology, the term repulsion can also refer to a phenomenon known as the "repulsion hypothesis". This theory suggests that people tend to distance themselves from others who are dissimilar to them in significant ways.
In Neurology, repulsion can refer to the process by which developing nerve cells are guided to their final destinations in the brain. Certain molecules, known as "repulsive guidance cues", prevent the nerve cells from migrating to inappropriate locations.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Repulsion
- Wikipedia's article - Repulsion
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