Slave
Slave (medical term)
Slave (pronounced: /sleɪv/) is a term used in the medical field, particularly in the context of neurology and physiology, to describe a process or mechanism that is controlled or influenced by another.
Etymology
The term 'slave' in this context is derived from the general English term 'slave', which refers to a person who is the legal property of another and is forced to obey them. In the medical context, it is used metaphorically to describe a process or mechanism that is under the control of another.
Related Terms
- Master-Slave Relationship: In the context of neurology and physiology, a master-slave relationship refers to a situation where one process (the master) controls or influences another process (the slave).
- Feedback Mechanism: A feedback mechanism is a process that uses the conditions of the output to control the input. It is often involved in master-slave relationships, where the output of the slave process is used to control the input of the master process.
- Homeostasis: Homeostasis is the state of steady internal, physical, and chemical conditions maintained by living systems. It often involves master-slave relationships and feedback mechanisms to maintain the balance of various physiological parameters.
- Neurotransmitter: Neurotransmitters are endogenous chemicals that enable neurotransmission. They often act as the 'master' in a master-slave relationship, controlling the activity of other processes or mechanisms.
- Hormone: Hormones are signaling molecules produced by glands in multicellular organisms. They often act as the 'master' in a master-slave relationship, controlling the activity of other processes or mechanisms.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Slave
- Wikipedia's article - Slave
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