Abundant
Abundant (Medicine)
Abundant (/əˈbʌndənt/), in the context of medicine, refers to a term used to describe a large quantity or high concentration of a particular substance or element within the body. The term is derived from the Latin word 'abundans', meaning 'overflowing'.
Usage in Medicine
In medical terminology, 'abundant' is often used to describe the presence of a high concentration of cells, bacteria, or other substances in a sample. For example, a lab report might state that there are abundant white blood cells in a patient's blood sample, indicating a possible infection or immune response.
Related Terms
- Concentration (medicine): The amount of a substance in a certain volume of solution. This term is often used in conjunction with 'abundant' to describe the level of a substance in the body.
- High (medical): A term used to describe a level of a substance in the body that is above the normal or expected range. This term is similar to 'abundant' but is generally used to describe levels that are not just high, but excessively so.
- Low (medical): The opposite of 'high' or 'abundant', this term is used to describe a level of a substance in the body that is below the normal or expected range.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Abundant
- Wikipedia's article - Abundant
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