deconditioning
|de-con-di-tion-ing|
B2
/ˌdiːkənˈdɪʃənɪŋ/
(decondition)
loss of fitness
Etymology
Etymology Information
'deconditioning' originates from the prefix 'de-' meaning 'reverse' or 'remove' and the word 'condition,' which comes from Latin 'conditio,' meaning 'agreement' or 'situation.'
Historical Evolution
'decondition' evolved from the concept of reversing a conditioned state, particularly in physical or psychological contexts.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to reversing a conditioned response, but now it often refers to physical fitness loss.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of losing physical fitness or muscle tone, often due to inactivity or illness.
After weeks of bed rest, the patient experienced deconditioning.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42