Induce

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Induce

Induce (/ɪnˈdjuːs/), from the Latin inducere meaning "to lead in", is a term used in various fields of study, including medicine, physics, and philosophy. In the medical field, it often refers to the initiation or stimulation of a physiological or pathological process.

Medical Usage

In medicine, to induce is to cause or bring about an action or condition. For example, doctors may induce labor in pregnant women when the baby is overdue or there are concerns about the health of the mother or baby. Another example is the induction of anesthesia, where drugs are administered to make a patient unconscious or insensible to pain.

Related Terms

  • Induction: The process or action of bringing about or giving rise to something.
  • Inducer: A substance or agent that brings about induction.
  • Induction therapy: The first phase of treatment, intended to bring about a rapid reduction in disease symptoms.
  • Induced abortion: The intentional termination of a pregnancy through the use of medical procedures.

Etymology

The term induce comes from the Latin inducere, which means "to lead in". It is derived from in- ("into, in, on, upon") and ducere ("to lead").

Pronunciation

Induce is pronounced as /ɪnˈdjuːs/.

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