Significance of Secondary cause
The concept of Secondary cause varies across different disciplines. In Vaishnavism, it describes elements that influence outcomes but are not the main reasons. Vyakarana views Secondary cause as Time, acting as a mediator for transformations. Vaisheshika identifies it as a class of causes that depend on principal causes for existence. In science, Secondary cause encompasses various medical conditions contributing to diseases, such as underlying health issues and lifestyle factors affecting conditions like osteoporosis and dyslipidemia.
Synonyms: Indirect cause, Indirect cause.
In Dutch: Secundaire oorzaak; In Finnish: Toissijainen syy; In Spanish: Causa secundaria
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Hindu concept of 'Secondary cause'
In Hinduism, Secondary cause encompasses Time as a mediator for transformations and factors influencing outcomes, but not as primary reasons. They form a secondary class of causes reliant on principal ones for their existence.
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) Elements that may influence outcomes but are not the principal reasons behind an event or phenomenon.[1]
From: Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari
(1) The role of Time as a mediator which allows transformations to occur depending on other prior causes.[2]
From: Padarthadharmasamgraha and Nyayakandali
(1) The second class of causes, indicating those that are not principal and may depend upon them for their existence.[3]
The concept of Secondary cause in scientific sources
The keyphrase "Secondary cause" pertains to health conditions that contribute to abnormal lipid levels and lipoprotein metabolism, highlighting how underlying health issues can lead to primary diseases, including hyperlipidemia.
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) These are other medical conditions that can contribute to osteoporosis, such as thyrotoxicosis or multiple myeloma, which must be considered during evaluation.[4] (2) These are identifiable factors, such as polyps, that lead to the development of intussusception, particularly in older children.[5]