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== Pasanda ==

'''Pasanda''' (pronunciation: pəˈsændə) is a term used in the medical field, specifically in the area of [[Gastroenterology]]. 

=== Etymology ===

The term "Pasanda" is derived from the Urdu word "pasande" which means "favorite", referring to the prime cut of meat traditionally used in the dish. 

=== Definition ===

Pasanda is a popular meat dish from the Indian subcontinent, notably North Indian, Hyderabadi and Pakistani, derived from a meal served in the court of the Mughal emperors. The word is a variation on the Urdu word "pasande" meaning "favorite", which refers to the prime cut of meat traditionally used within. 

=== Medical Relevance ===

In the medical context, Pasanda is often discussed in relation to [[Dietetics]] and [[Nutrition]], as the dish is rich in proteins and other nutrients, but can also be high in fats and cholesterol, depending on the preparation method. 

=== Related Terms ===

* [[Gastroenterology]]: The branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders.
* [[Dietetics]]: The science of how food and nutrition affects human health.
* [[Nutrition]]: The science that interprets the nutrients and other substances in food in relation to maintenance, growth, reproduction, health and disease of an organism.

[[Category:Medical Dictionary]]
[[Category:Gastroenterology]]
[[Category:Dietetics]]
[[Category:Nutrition]]

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