Equal
Equal (Medicine)
Equal (pronounced: /ˈiːkwəl/) is a term used in various fields of medicine to denote similarity or uniformity in certain aspects. The term has its roots in the Latin word "aequalis", which means "uniform", "identical", or "equivalent".
In Anatomy
In anatomy, 'equal' is used to describe structures that are the same in size, shape, or function. For example, the two halves of the brain are said to be equal if they are the same size and have the same functions.
In Physiology
In physiology, 'equal' is used to describe conditions where different factors are in balance. For example, in the concept of homeostasis, the body maintains an equal balance of various physiological parameters such as body temperature, blood pressure, and pH levels.
In Pathology
In pathology, 'equal' is used to describe the uniformity of pathological changes. For example, in a disease like pneumonia, the changes in the lung tissue are often equal on both sides.
In Pharmacology
In pharmacology, 'equal' is used to describe the equivalence of drug doses or effects. For example, two drugs are said to be equal if they produce the same therapeutic effect at the same dose.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Equal
- Wikipedia's article - Equal
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