Jackpot
Jackpot (medicine)
Jackpot (/ˈdʒækpɒt/) is a term used in the medical field, particularly in the context of genetic research and pharmacology. The term is often used to describe a situation where a single gene or drug has a significant and unexpected positive effect, leading to a major breakthrough or "jackpot" in the research or treatment process.
Etymology
The term "jackpot" originates from the gambling world, where it refers to a large cash prize accumulated and progressively increased in games of chance, particularly slot machines. In the medical context, it metaphorically refers to a significant and often unexpected success or discovery.
Related Terms
- Gene: A unit of heredity which is transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine some characteristic of the offspring.
- Pharmacology: The branch of medicine concerned with the uses, effects, and modes of action of drugs.
- Genetic Research: The study of genes and their roles in inheritance - the way certain traits or conditions are passed down from one generation to another.
- Drug: A medicine or other substance which has a physiological effect when ingested or otherwise introduced into the body.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Jackpot
- Wikipedia's article - Jackpot
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