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Overload (medicine)
Overload (/oʊvərˈloʊd/), in the context of medicine, refers to the excessive load or burden placed on a body system or organ, often leading to its dysfunction or failure.
Etymology
The term 'overload' is derived from the English words 'over', meaning excessive or too much, and 'load', meaning a heavy burden or weight.
Pronunciation
The term is pronounced as /oʊvərˈloʊd/.
Related Terms
- Stress (biology): The body's method of reacting to a challenge or physical and psychological barrier.
- Strain (biology): A subtype of a species that is adapted to a particular set of environmental conditions.
- Fatigue (medical): A state of chronic tiredness or weariness that can be physical or mental.
- Burnout (psychology): A state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress.
See Also
- Cardiac overload: A condition where the heart is overloaded with blood or pressure.
- Renal overload: A condition where the kidneys are overloaded with toxins or waste products.
- Workload: The amount of work an individual has to do. There is a strong relationship between workload and productivity.
- Load (computing): The amount of work that a computer can do. If a computer is overloaded, it can slow down or crash.
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Overload
- Wikipedia's article - Overload
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