Emanate
Emanate
Emanate (/ˈɛməˌneɪt/), from the Latin word "emanare", meaning "to flow out", is a term used in the medical field to describe the process by which something originates or issues out from a source.
Definition
In a medical context, to emanate often refers to the process by which symptoms, diseases, or conditions originate or develop from a specific source within the body. For example, pain may emanate from an injury or infection, or a disease may emanate from a particular organ or system.
Related Terms
- Emanation: The act or process of emanating.
- Source: The origin or point at which something emanates.
- Symptom: A physical or mental feature that is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient.
- Disease: A disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant, especially one that produces specific symptoms or that affects a specific location.
Etymology
The term emanate originates from the Latin word "emanare", which means "to flow out". It is derived from the prefix "e-" (out) and "manare" (to flow). In the medical field, it is used to describe the process by which symptoms, diseases, or conditions flow out or originate from a specific source within the body.
Pronunciation
The term emanate is pronounced as /ˈɛməˌneɪt/.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Emanate
- Wikipedia's article - Emanate
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