ScienceAugust 26, 2026

responsivity

ri-spon-si-VI-ti

Definition

The quality or state of being capable of responding, particularly in a medical context, to treatment or stimulus.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'responsivus,' meaning inclined to respond, which is formed from 'respondere,' meaning to answer or reply. It entered English to describe the capacity to react to external influences.

In the news

In the article, the word refers to the ability to assess how a patient reacts to neurological treatments in real-time. It highlights the focus on measurable outcomes for effective medical intervention.

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