Origin
Origin (Medicine)
Origin (/ɔːrɪdʒɪn/; from the Latin origo, "beginning, source") in the context of medicine refers to the point or place where something begins, arises, or is derived.
Etymology
The term origin is derived from the Latin word origo, which means "beginning" or "source". This term was adopted into the English language in the 14th century and has been used in various contexts, including medicine, to denote the starting point or source of a particular condition or phenomenon.
In Medicine
In the field of Anatomy, the term origin is used to describe the attachment of a Muscle that remains relatively fixed during muscular contraction. For example, the origin of the Biceps muscle is at the scapula bone.
In Pathology, origin refers to the initial location where a disease or condition begins. For example, the origin of a cancerous tumor might be a specific organ or tissue in the body.
In Genetics, origin can refer to the point from which a genetic trait or condition is derived. For example, the origin of a genetic disorder might be a specific gene or set of genes.
Related Terms
- Insertion: The point of attachment of a muscle that moves during contraction.
- Etiology: The study of the causes or origins of diseases.
- Provenance: The place of origin or earliest known history of something, often used in the context of art, but also applicable in medical contexts, such as the provenance of a disease outbreak.
- Source: The person, animal, object or substance from which an infectious agent passes directly to a host.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Origin
- Wikipedia's article - Origin
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