Reverse

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Reverse

Reverse (/rɪˈvɜːrs/), from the Latin revertere meaning "to turn back", is a term used in various fields of medicine to denote a process or condition that operates in a direction opposite to what is considered normal or standard.

Medical Usage

In the medical field, the term "reverse" is often used in conjunction with other terms to describe a variety of conditions, procedures, and phenomena. Some of these include:

  • Reverse transcription: A process in which RNA is used as a template to synthesize DNA, contrary to the usual process of DNA being transcribed to RNA. This process is utilized by retroviruses, including HIV, to replicate within host cells.
  • Reverse isolation: A protective measure used to shield immunocompromised patients from potential infection. It involves the use of protective barriers (such as gloves, gowns, and masks) to prevent the transmission of pathogens from healthcare workers or visitors to the patient.
  • Reverse T3: A biologically inactive form of the thyroid hormone triiodothyronine (T3). It is produced in higher amounts during periods of physiological stress, such as critical illness or starvation.
  • Reverse genetics: A method used to discover the function of a gene by analyzing the phenotypic effects of specific gene sequences obtained through genetic engineering.

Related Terms

  • Reversal reaction: A sudden change in the condition of a person with leprosy, characterized by inflammation and damage to the nerves and skin.
  • Reverse cholesterol transport: A multi-step process that results in the transport of cholesterol from peripheral tissues back to the liver for excretion.
  • Reverse pharmacology: A research approach that begins with observations of clinical responses to a traditional medicine or a drug, followed by investigations to understand the mechanisms of action, and finally, validation of the therapeutic effects.

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