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Indicators (medicine)
Indicators (pronunciation: /ɪnˈdɪkeɪtərs/) are specific substances or factors that provide evidence or show the degree of a condition, disease, or physiological state. In medicine, indicators are often used to monitor and diagnose certain conditions or diseases.
Etymology
The term "indicator" originates from the Latin word "indicare", which means to point out or show.
Types of Indicators
There are several types of indicators used in medicine, including:
- Biological Indicators: These are organisms or specific biological responses that reveal the presence of certain environmental conditions. They are often used in Epidemiology to track the presence or progress of a disease or condition.
- Chemical Indicators: These are substances that change in some observable way when a chemical reaction occurs. They are often used in Clinical Chemistry to diagnose certain conditions or diseases.
- Health Indicators: These are measurements of health status or determinants of health in a population. They are often used in Public Health to monitor and improve the overall health of a population.
Related Terms
- Biomarkers: These are measurable substances in an organism whose presence is indicative of some phenomenon such as disease, infection, or environmental exposure.
- End Point: This is the point at which an indicator shows that a reaction has completed.
- Titration: This is a process in which a solution of known concentration is used to determine the concentration of an unknown solution, often using an indicator.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Indicators
- Wikipedia's article - Indicators
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