Literally, the word “accommodate” means “to” (ac- or ad-) + “measure” (-modus) + “with” (-com-), or “to fit.” Thus, in a general sense, physiological accommodation refers to the ability that a whole organism-or part thereof, such as an organ or tissue-has to acclimate itself either to a new, different, modified, possibly threatening, or otherwise special situation-or to a change, variation, permutation, or other diversification in its
intended use. Moreover, depending on the time-scale associated with both the onset and the persistence of the acclimation process. accommodation may be described as being short-term, medium-term, or long-term.
