INVOLUTION
Charles François (2004). INVOLUTION, International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics, 2(1): 1780.
| Collection | International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics |
|---|---|
| Year | 2004 |
| Vol. (num.) | 2(1) |
| ID | ◀ 1780 ▶ |
| Object type | Discipline oriented, General information |
- “Natural shrinkage or decline of an organ” (H. SELYE, 1975, p.468)
A near synonym for “atrophy”.
It seems that this phenomenon is proper to any ageing system or subsystem which is not anymore able to obtain the sufficient inputs of resources needed for its proper maintenance.