Quadruple
Quadruple
Quadruple (pronunciation: kwod-ruh-puhl) is a term often used in various fields of medicine to denote a factor or condition that is four times the standard or norm.
Etymology
The term 'quadruple' is derived from the Latin word 'quadruplus', which means 'fourfold'. It is a combination of 'quadru-' (four) and '-plus' (fold).
In Medicine
In the field of medicine, 'quadruple' is often used to describe a type of therapy or procedure that involves four different components. For example, Quadruple Therapy is a treatment regimen that includes four different medications or interventions.
Quadruple Therapy
Quadruple Therapy is a treatment regimen that includes four different medications or interventions. It is often used in the treatment of various diseases such as Helicobacter pylori infection, HIV and Tuberculosis.
Quadruple Bypass Surgery
Quadruple Bypass Surgery is a surgical procedure that involves creating four new routes, or "bypasses," for blood to flow around blocked arteries in the heart.
Related Terms
- Quadruplet: In obstetrics, this term refers to a set of four offspring born at one birth.
- Quadrant: In anatomy, this term is used to divide the abdomen into four sections for diagnostic purposes.
- Quadriplegia: This term refers to paralysis of all four limbs.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Quadruple
- Wikipedia's article - Quadruple
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