Coefficient
Coefficient (medicine)
Coefficient (pronounced: /koʊˈɪfɪʃənt/) is a term used in various fields of medicine to denote a numerical or constant quantity that serves as a measure of some property or characteristic.
Etymology
The term "coefficient" is derived from the Latin words 'com-' meaning 'together', and 'efficient' meaning 'to produce'. In the medical context, it is used to describe a factor that contributes to a particular result or outcome.
Usage in Medicine
In medicine, coefficients are used in various ways. For example, in Epidemiology, the Infection Coefficient is used to measure the rate of infection in a population. In Pharmacology, the Partition Coefficient is used to understand how a drug distributes itself between two immiscible phases at equilibrium.
In Biostatistics, the Regression Coefficient is used in statistical models to represent the relationship between variables. In Genetics, the Coefficient of Inbreeding is used to measure the degree of inbreeding in a population.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Coefficient
- Wikipedia's article - Coefficient
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