Incorporated
Incorporated
Incorporated (pronunciation: /ɪnˈkɔːpəreɪtɪd/) is a term often used in the context of business and law, but it also has relevance in the field of medicine.
Etymology
The term "incorporated" originates from the Latin word "incorporatus", which means "united in one body". In the medical context, it can refer to the process of combining or uniting substances or elements into a single entity.
Definition
In the field of medicine, "incorporated" refers to the process where a substance, such as a drug or a biomolecule, is integrated or absorbed into a living organism's system. This can occur through various methods, such as ingestion, injection, or absorption through the skin.
Related Terms
- Absorption: The process by which a substance is taken into the body, often through the skin or digestive system.
- Metabolism: The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life, which often involves the incorporation of substances.
- Pharmacokinetics: The study of how drugs are absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and excreted by the body.
- Bioavailability: The proportion of a drug or other substance which enters the circulation when introduced into the body and so is able to have an active effect.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Incorporated
- Wikipedia's article - Incorporated
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