Amplify
Amplify
Amplify (/æm.plɪ.faɪ/), from the Latin amplificare meaning "to enlarge or expand", is a term used in various fields of medicine. It refers to the process of increasing the strength or extent of something, often in the context of signals or genetic material.
In Medicine
In the field of Medicine, the term 'amplify' is often used in the context of signal amplification. This is a process where the strength of a medical signal, such as those used in medical imaging techniques, is increased to improve the quality of the resulting image.
In Genetics, 'amplify' refers to the process of increasing the quantity of a specific piece of genetic material, such as a gene or a DNA sequence. This is often done in the laboratory using techniques such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR).
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Etymology
The term 'amplify' comes from the Latin amplificare, which means "to enlarge or expand". It was first used in the English language in the 15th century, and its use in the context of medicine and genetics came much later.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Amplify
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