Graph
Graph (Medicine)
Graph (pronounced: /ɡræf/) is a term used in the field of medicine to represent data in a visual format. It is derived from the Greek word "γράφω" (gráphō), which means "to write" or "to draw".
Usage in Medicine
In medicine, a graph is often used to illustrate patterns, trends, and correlations in data. For example, a physician might use a graph to track a patient's blood pressure over time, or a researcher might use a graph to show the correlation between a certain disease and various risk factors.
Types of Graphs
There are several types of graphs that are commonly used in medicine, including:
- Bar graph: This type of graph is used to compare the frequency, count, or proportion of different categories of data.
- Line graph: This type of graph is used to show trends over time.
- Pie chart: This type of graph is used to show the proportion of different categories of data.
- Scatter plot: This type of graph is used to show the relationship between two variables.
Related Terms
- Chart: A visual representation of data, which can include graphs as well as other types of visualizations.
- Data visualization: The practice of representing data in a visual format, which can include graphs, charts, maps, and other types of visualizations.
- Statistics: The field of study that involves the collection, analysis, interpretation, presentation, and organization of data, often using graphs and other visualizations.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Graph
- Wikipedia's article - Graph
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