Trigger
Trigger (medicine)
Trigger (pronunciation: /ˈtrɪɡər/) in the context of medicine, refers to a specific stimulus that initiates a physiological or psychological action or reaction.
Etymology
The term 'trigger' originates from the Dutch word 'trekker', which means 'a person or thing that pulls'. In the medical context, it refers to a factor that 'pulls' or initiates a specific response in the body.
Definition
In medicine, a trigger is a specific factor or event that may cause a medical condition to start or worsen. Triggers can be environmental, such as pollen for allergies, or behavioral, such as stress for migraines. Understanding and avoiding triggers can be a key part of managing many medical conditions.
Related Terms
- Allergen: A substance that causes an allergic reaction.
- Stress: A state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.
- Migraine: A type of headache characterized by severe pain, often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound.
- Asthma: A condition in which a person's airways become inflamed, narrow and swell, and produce extra mucus, which makes it difficult to breathe.
See Also
- Sensitization (medicine): The process by which a person's body becomes increasingly sensitive to a substance or a particular physiological process.
- Provocation test: A test done to assess the body's reaction to specific stimuli.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Trigger
- Wikipedia's article - Trigger
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