Production
Production (Medicine)
Production (/prəˈdʌkʃən/) in the context of medicine refers to the process of creating, manufacturing, or synthesizing substances, such as hormones, enzymes, or other biochemicals, within a living organism.
Etymology
The term "production" originates from the Latin word productio, which means "a bringing forth". In the medical context, it was first used in the late 19th century to describe the body's process of creating necessary substances.
Related Terms
- Biosynthesis: The creation of complex molecules within living organisms or cells.
- Metabolism: The set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms.
- Enzyme: Proteins that act as biological catalysts.
- Hormone: Chemical messengers that are secreted directly into the blood, which carries them to organs and tissues of the body to exert their functions.
- Biochemical: Substances that are involved in, and products of, the chemical processes that occur within living organisms.
See Also
- Endocrine system: The collection of glands that produce hormones that regulate metabolism, growth and development, tissue function, sexual function, reproduction, sleep, and mood, among other things.
- Digestive system: The system used by the body to break down substances and absorb the necessary nutrients.
- Respiratory system: The biological system consisting of specific organs and structures used for gas exchange in animals and plants.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Production
- Wikipedia's article - Production
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