Decrease
Decrease
Decrease (/dɪˈkriːs/), from the Latin de meaning "down" and crescere meaning "to grow", is a term used in various fields of medicine to denote a reduction or diminishment in the size, quantity, or function of a particular entity or parameter.
Medical Context
In a medical context, a decrease can refer to a reduction in a variety of parameters. This can include a decrease in blood pressure, heart rate, body temperature, or cell count. It can also refer to a reduction in the severity of symptoms or the progression of a disease.
Related Terms
- Increase: The opposite of decrease, referring to a growth or augmentation in size, quantity, or function.
- Baseline: The initial value of a parameter against which a decrease or increase is measured.
- Fluctuation: A variation in a parameter, which can include both decreases and increases.
- Stable: A term used when a parameter remains constant, with no significant increases or decreases.
Etymology
The term decrease originates from the Latin de meaning "down" and crescere meaning "to grow". It entered the English language in the 14th century, and has been used in the medical field to denote reductions in various parameters since the 19th century.
Pronunciation
The term decrease is pronounced as /dɪˈkriːs/.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Decrease
- Wikipedia's article - Decrease
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