Basis
Basis (medicine)
Basis (/ˈbeɪsɪs/; from Latin basis, "foundation") is a term used in various fields of medicine to denote the underlying structure or principle of a concept, condition, or procedure.
Etymology
The term basis originates from the Latin word basis, which means "foundation". It was adopted into English in the 16th century and has been used in the medical field to denote the fundamental principle or underlying structure of a concept, condition, or procedure.
In Anatomy
In anatomy, the term basis is used to refer to the base or bottom part of an organ or structure. For example, the basis of the heart refers to the part of the heart that is opposite to the apex and is directed upwards, backwards, and to the right.
In Pathology
In pathology, basis refers to the fundamental cause or origin of a disease or condition. For example, the basis of a disease could be a genetic mutation, an infection, or an environmental factor.
In Pharmacology
In pharmacology, basis is used to denote the active ingredient or principal component of a drug or medication. For example, the basis of a drug could be a specific chemical compound or a mixture of compounds.
Related Terms
- Base (anatomy): The bottom part of an organ or structure.
- Fundamental cause (pathology): The primary cause or origin of a disease or condition.
- Active ingredient (pharmacology): The principal component of a drug or medication.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Basis
- Wikipedia's article - Basis
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