Diminution
Diminution
Diminution (/dɪˌmɪn.juːˈʃən/), from the Latin diminutio, meaning "reduction" or "decrease", is a term used in various fields of study, including medicine, music, and law. In a medical context, diminution refers to the reduction in size, extent, or importance of a body part or function.
Etymology
The term "diminution" is derived from the Latin diminutio, which means "reduction" or "decrease". It is composed of the prefix di- (meaning "apart") and minutio (meaning "smallness"), which is derived from minuere (meaning "to lessen").
Medical Usage
In medicine, diminution often refers to the decrease in size or function of an organ or tissue. This can occur as a result of various conditions, such as atrophy, where there is a wasting away of the body tissue, or hypoplasia, where there is incomplete development of an organ or tissue. Diminution can also refer to the reduction in severity of symptoms in a disease or condition.
Related Terms
- Atrophy: The decrease in size and function of a body part, typically as a result of disease or lack of use.
- Hypoplasia: A condition where there is underdevelopment or incomplete development of a tissue or organ.
- Hyperplasia: An increase in the amount of organic tissue that results from cell proliferation.
- Dysplasia: The presence of cells of an abnormal type within a tissue, which may signify a stage preceding the development of cancer.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Diminution
- Wikipedia's article - Diminution
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