Oscillate
Oscillate
Oscillate (/ˈɒsɪleɪt/; from Latin oscillare, to swing) is a term used in various fields of study such as physics, mathematics, and medicine. In a medical context, it often refers to the repetitive variation, typically in time, of some measure about a central value or between two or more different states.
Etymology
The term oscillate originates from the Latin word oscillare, which means to swing. It was first used in English in the early 18th century.
In Medicine
In medicine, oscillate is often used to describe the fluctuation of a patient's health condition. For example, a patient's body temperature may oscillate during a fever, or their blood pressure may oscillate due to various health conditions.
Related Terms
- Oscillation: The action or process of oscillating.
- Oscillator: A device for generating oscillating electric currents or voltages by non-mechanical means.
- Oscillograph: An instrument for recording oscillations, especially those of electrical voltage or current.
- Oscillogram: A record or graph of the changes in an oscillation.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Oscillate
- Wikipedia's article - Oscillate
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