Significance of Tenderness
Synonyms: Gentleness, Softness, Warmth, Affection, Kindness, Sensitivity, Compassion, Delicacy
In Dutch: Tederheid; In Finnish: Arkuus; In Spanish: Ternura; In Portugese: Ternura; In German: Zärtlichkeit; In Malay: Kelembutan; In Swedish: Ömhet; In Italian: Tenerezza; In Polish: Czułość
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Hindu concept of 'Tenderness'
In Hinduism, tenderness encompasses physical sensitivity to touch, often assessed as a symptom of various conditions like Sandhivata or psoriatic arthritis. It also embodies the Lord's gentle and compassionate nature, evoking concern.
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) Tenderness is a symptom in Apabahuka, which can be reduced by drugs like Laghu Panchamoola in Pinyaka Taila due to their Vatahara, Shoolahara, and Shophahara properties that are highly effective.[1] (2) It is sensitivity to touch or pressure, particularly in the neck area, experienced alongside headaches in the left temporal region.[2] (3) This is one of the symptoms experienced by patients. The text provides grades for assessing the level of tenderness.[3] (4) Tenderness is an objective parameter assessed in fracture patients during the course of treatment.[4] (5) This is another symptom experienced by the patient, which was assessed during the study to measure the improvement with the treatment.[5]
From: International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
(1) Sensitivity to touch or pressure, a symptom associated with thrombosed external piles, relieved by leech application.[6] (2) Tenderness is a score that is measured weekly during the trial.[7] (3) This is a symptom of Vatarakta, also known as Sparshaasahatwa, it was assessed in a clinical study. In Group A the percentage of effect was 80.77% and in Group B the percentage of effect was 70.00%.[8] (4) It is an objective parameter graded on a scale from 0 to 3, ranging from absent to severe, used to assess the effectiveness of treatments.[9] (5) Pain or discomfort experienced upon palpation or touch of the anal area, used as an objective parameter to assess the severity of the condition.[10]
From: Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation
(1) The gentle and compassionate nature of the Lord, which evokes concern from the Alvar regarding His well-being.[11]
From: Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu
(1) A quality of being soft and delicate, in this case referring to the body during the kaumara phase.[12]
The concept of Tenderness in local and regional sources
Tenderness in this context embodies gentleness, warmth, and affection. It's exemplified by the caring emotions between Malti and Rajiv and Krishna's gentle feelings towards Mylai, highlighting a deep, caring connection.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) A quality of gentleness and warmth in feelings or actions, often conveying affection.[13] (2) Krishna's gentle feelings expressed towards Mylai upon finding him after the search.[14] (3) The soft, caring emotions expressed between Malti and Rajiv during their time together, particularly during intimate moments that hint at a deeper bond.[15]
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) It is considered a fault and a source of suffering. The writer expresses a desire to have less of it.[16]
From: Bhaktavijaya: Stories of Indian Saints
(1) Tenderness is a gentle and caring feeling, and the Brahman accuses Nama of lacking tenderness in his heart for others.[17]
The concept of Tenderness in scientific sources
Tenderness, as defined in the text, is sensitivity or pain upon touching an affected area, often linked to joint conditions, injuries, or wound healing, and is used as a clinical assessment parameter.
From: South African Family Practice
(1) Tenderness is evaluated during joint movement to assess pain, and it helps differentiate between joint capsular involvement versus soft tissue involvement in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis.[18] (2) This is pain felt when touching an injured area, and it is a common symptom of many sports injuries, which may cause discomfort.[19]
From: Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics
(1) A symptom of urolithiasis that was assessed in the study. The result of the trial drug in tenderness was statistically highly significant.[20]
From: South African Journal of Physiotherapy
(1) Sensitivity to touch, which indicates the exact site of a problem only when palpation is confined to the tissue already identified by diagnostic movements.[21]
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) Tenderness is a sensory attribute of meat that can be improved through tumbling treatments, leading to higher sensory acceptability by consumers due to a favorable loss of tendinous characteristics.[22] (2) Tenderness, colour and water-holding capacity of Raramuri Criollo meat have very little information, and ultrasound has favorable effects on meat tenderness and water-holding capacity.[23]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) Pain or discomfort when touched, a symptom associated with the mass on the patient's left thigh.[24]
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) the feelings of warmth and affection that individuals extend toward others, contributing to their overall sense of caring.[25]
Classical concept of 'Tenderness'
From: Ancient Egypt the Light of the World
(1) It describes the caring and compassionate nature of a figure, providing comfort and guidance to those in need.[26]