Intermittent
Intermittent
Intermittent (/ɪntəˈmɪt(ə)nt/), derived from the Latin word Intermittens, meaning "occurring at irregular intervals", is a term used in various fields of study, particularly in the medical field. It is used to describe symptoms, conditions, or occurrences that start and stop over a period of time.
Medical Usage
In medicine, the term "intermittent" is used to describe symptoms or conditions that occur sporadically or at irregular intervals. For example, Intermittent Claudication is a condition where pain occurs in the leg muscles while walking and disappears with rest. Similarly, Intermittent Fasting is a dietary practice of cycling between periods of eating and fasting.
Related Terms
- Intermittent Explosive Disorder: A behavioral disorder characterized by explosive outbursts of anger and violence.
- Intermittent Fasting: A dietary practice that involves regular, short-term fasts.
- Intermittent Claudication: A condition that causes pain in the legs while walking due to inadequate blood flow.
- Intermittent Asthma: A type of asthma characterized by symptoms that occur less than twice a week.
Etymology
The term "intermittent" is derived from the Latin word Intermittens, which means "occurring at irregular intervals". It is a combination of the prefix inter-, meaning "between", and the verb mittere, meaning "to send".
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Intermittent
- Wikipedia's article - Intermittent
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