processual entity

An occurrent [span:Occurrent] that exists in time by occurring or happening, has temporal parts and always involves and depends on some entity.

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Câu hỏi thường gặp

What is a processual entity in anatomy ontology?
A processual entity is an occurrent — something that exists by happening over time — as opposed to a continuant that persists through time. It has temporal parts and always depends on some other entity to occur.
How does a processual entity differ from a continuant?
A continuant (like an organ) persists through time while remaining the same entity. A processual entity, by contrast, unfolds over time through its temporal parts, such as a heartbeat or a metabolic process.
What are examples of processual entities in biology?
Biological processual entities include physiological processes like respiration, digestion, nerve impulse propagation, and cell division — all of which occur over time and depend on underlying anatomical structures.

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.