James
James (medical term)
James (/dʒeɪmz/) is not a recognized term in the medical field. However, it is a common first name and may be associated with several medical conditions, theories, or procedures named after notable medical professionals with the first or last name James.
Etymology
The name James is of Hebrew origin, derived from the name Jacob, meaning "supplanter" or "one who follows". In the context of medical terms, it is typically used as part of the name for medical conditions, theories, or procedures named after notable medical professionals with the name James.
James-Lange Theory
The James-Lange Theory of emotion suggests that our experience of emotion is our awareness of our physiological responses to emotion-arousing stimuli. This theory was independently developed by psychologist William James and physiologist Carl Lange.
James Parkinson
James Parkinson (1755–1824) was an English surgeon, apothecary, geologist, paleontologist, and political activist. He is most famous for his 1817 work, "An Essay on the Shaking Palsy" in which he was the first to describe "paralysis agitans", a condition that would later be renamed Parkinson's disease by Jean-Martin Charcot.
Related Terms
- Parkinson's disease: A long-term degenerative disorder of the nervous system that mainly affects the motor system. The symptoms generally come on slowly over time. Early in the disease, the most obvious are shaking, rigidity, slowness of movement, and difficulty with walking.
- Emotion: A mental state associated with the nervous system brought on by chemical changes variously associated with thoughts, feelings, behavioural responses, and a degree of pleasure or displeasure.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on James
- Wikipedia's article - James
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