Deterministic
Deterministic
Deterministic (/dɪˌtɜːrmɪˈnɪstɪk/) is a term used in various fields such as mathematics, physics, philosophy, and medicine. It refers to a system or process that is predictable in its behavior or results, given a particular set of initial conditions.
Etymology
The term deterministic is derived from the word 'determine' which originates from the Latin word 'determinare', meaning to limit or set bounds to. In the context of medicine, it is often used to describe a disease or condition that has a predictable course or outcome.
Related Terms
- Determinism: The philosophical belief that all events, including moral choices, are determined completely by previously existing causes.
- Stochastic: Refers to a system or process that is unpredictable due to the influence of a random variable.
- Predictive Medicine: A field of medicine that uses information from genomics and other diagnostic tests to predict future disease in individuals.
- Genetic Determinism: The belief that an individual's genes determine all aspects of their physical and mental characteristics.
In Medicine
In the field of medicine, deterministic can refer to a disease or condition that has a predictable course or outcome based on a specific set of initial conditions. For example, certain genetic disorders are deterministic in nature, as the presence of a specific gene mutation can predict the onset and progression of the disease.
Deterministic effects in radiology refer to the effects of radiation exposure that have a threshold dose below which no effect is observed and above which the severity of the effect increases with the dose. Examples of deterministic effects include skin burns, cataracts, and radiation sickness.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Deterministic
- Wikipedia's article - Deterministic
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