Response
Response (medicine)
Response (pronounced: /rɪˈspɒns/) in the field of medicine refers to the reaction of an organism to a stimulus. It can be a change in behavior or physiological condition following a particular event or process.
Etymology
The term 'response' originates from the Latin word 'respondere', meaning 'to answer'. In the medical context, it is used to describe the body's 'answer' or reaction to a certain stimulus or treatment.
Types of Responses
There are various types of responses in medicine, including:
- Immune response: The reaction of the immune system towards an invading pathogen or foreign substance.
- Inflammatory response: The body's response to harmful stimuli such as pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants.
- Stress response: The body's response to stress, involving various physiological changes.
- Therapeutic response: The body's reaction to a therapeutic intervention, such as medication or surgery.
Related Terms
- Stimulus (medicine): A factor that triggers a response.
- Reaction (medicine): A term often used interchangeably with response, but can also refer to adverse effects of treatments.
- Reflex: An involuntary and nearly instantaneous movement in response to a stimulus.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Response
- Wikipedia's article - Response
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