environment

environment /en·vi·ron·ment/ (en-vi´ron-ment) the sum total of all the conditions and elements that make up the surroundings and influence the development of an individual.environmen´tal

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en·vi·ron·ment (n-vrn-mnt, -vrn-)

n.

The totality of circumstances surrounding an organism or group of organisms, especially the combination of external physical conditions that affect and influence the growth, development, and survival of organisms.

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en·viron·mental (-mntl) adj.

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environment

Etymology: Gk, en, in; L, viron, circle

all of the many factors, both physical and psychologic, that influence or affect the life and survival of a person. See also biome, climate. environmental, adj.

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environment (envī´rnment, en-vī´urnment),

n the aggregate of all the external conditions and influences affecting the life and development of an organism.

environment, extracellular,

n the external, or interstitial, environment provided and maintained for the tissue cells.

environment, oral,

n all oral conditions present and their influences.

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environment

the sum total of all the conditions and elements that make up the surroundings and influence the development of an animal. The environment of animals is often assumed to comprise only physical, chemical and biological factors but society is gradually coming to appreciate that there is also an emotional and psychological side to the life of all animals.

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Patient discussion about environment.

Q. how exactly dust effects on asthmatic people? how can one avoid a dust environment?

A. some people try to dust proof there home,they change there matress once a year-----thay do not have rugs in there home---no curtains or draps --and they have someone else dust and clean/no pets.some people keep there pets and take allergie meds.

Q. i feel huge tension when i am in close narrow environment , is it a phobia?

A. Yes, it may be considered a phobia, or more specifically situational type phobia. However, the important thing is whether is this fear reasonable? Do you think it's out of proportion? Phobia is a fear that one perceive as irrational and out of proportion and yet one feels and is affected adversely by it. If this fear is appropriate (e.g. fear of falling in mountain climbing) it's not a phobia.

You may read more about it http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/phobias.html

Q. should a child with ADHD needs to have a different supportive environment and different care surrounding?

A. i'm not sure about your Q. - and ADHD needs a different way of education and attention them most children. but if you're thinking of "special education", then no. they are usually very bright children, they can manage regular school but need to be treated and extra care and patience...