Disrupt
Disrupt
Disrupt (/dɪsˈrʌpt/; from Latin disrumpere, meaning 'to break or burst asunder') is a term often used in the medical field to describe a sudden or violent break in the normal functioning or structure of a biological system or organ.
Definition
In a medical context, to disrupt is to cause a sudden or violent break in the normal functioning or structure of a biological system or organ. This can occur due to a variety of causes, including disease, injury, or surgical intervention.
Related Terms
- Disruption: The act or process of disrupting something.
- Disruptive: Causing or tending to cause disruption.
- Disruptor: An agent or factor that disrupts.
- Disruptive Innovation: An innovation that creates a new market and value network and eventually disrupts an existing market and value network, displacing established market-leading firms, products, and alliances.
Usage in Medical Context
In the medical field, the term disrupt is often used to describe situations where the normal functioning or structure of a biological system or organ is broken or disturbed. For example, a disease might disrupt the normal functioning of the immune system, or a surgical intervention might disrupt the structure of an organ.
Etymology
The term disrupt comes from the Latin word disrumpere, which means 'to break or burst asunder'. It entered the English language in the 15th century and has been used in the medical field since at least the 19th century.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Disrupt
- Wikipedia's article - Disrupt
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