Produced
Produced
Produced (pronounced proh-DOO-st) is a term commonly used in various fields, including medicine, biology, and pharmacology. It refers to the process of creating, generating, or bringing into existence something, such as a substance, cell, or organism.
Etymology
The term "produced" originates from the Latin word "producere", which means "to bring forth" or "to extend". It is composed of "pro-", meaning "forward", and "-ducere", meaning "to lead".
Medical Usage
In the field of medicine, "produced" is often used to describe the creation or generation of substances within the body. For example, hormones are produced by various glands in the endocrine system, and red and white blood cells are produced in the bone marrow.
In pharmacology, "produced" can refer to the process of manufacturing drugs or other therapeutic substances. For example, insulin is produced through recombinant DNA technology for use in treating diabetes.
Related Terms
- Production: The act or process of producing.
- Producer: An organism or entity that produces something.
- Product: The result of a process of production.
- Productivity: The rate at which goods or services are produced.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Produced
- Wikipedia's article - Produced
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