Passion
Passion (Medicine)
Passion (/ˈpæʃən/; from Latin passio, "suffering" or "feeling") in the medical context refers to a strong emotional response, often associated with intense feelings of desire, enthusiasm, or interest. It is a term often used in psychological and psychiatric contexts.
Etymology
The term "passion" originates from the Latin word passio, which means "suffering" or "feeling". This term was used in the early Christian church to describe the suffering and death of Jesus Christ, known as the Passion of Christ. Over time, the term has evolved to refer to any strong emotional response or feeling.
Related Terms
- Emotion: A complex state of feeling that results in physical and psychological changes that influence thought and behavior.
- Desire: A strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen.
- Enthusiasm: Intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
- Interest: The feeling of wanting to know or learn about something or someone.
- Psychology: The scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behavior in a given context.
- Psychiatry: The medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of mental disorders.
See Also
- Passion (emotion): For the general concept of passion as an emotion.
- Passion (philosophy): For the philosophical discussions of passion.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Passion
- Wikipedia's article - Passion
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