Increase
Increase (In-krees)
Increase (pronounced as /ɪnˈkriːs/) is a term used in various fields of medicine to denote a rise or growth in number, quantity, or degree. The term is derived from the Latin word 'increascere', which means 'to grow'.
Medical Usage
In the medical field, the term 'increase' is often used to describe a rise in the number or severity of symptoms, the progression of a disease, or the growth of cells or tissues. For example, an increase in blood pressure, an increase in the size of a tumor, or an increase in the number of white blood cells.
Related Terms
- Decrease: The opposite of increase, decrease refers to a reduction in number, quantity, or degree.
- Growth: Often used interchangeably with increase, growth refers to the process of increasing in size, quantity, or degree.
- Progression: In a medical context, progression often refers to the increase or advancement of a disease or condition.
- Elevation: Similar to increase, elevation refers to a rise or increase, often used in the context of levels or values in medical tests.
Etymology
The term 'increase' comes from the Latin word 'increascere', which means 'to grow'. It is a combination of the prefix 'in-', meaning 'into', and the verb 'crescere', meaning 'to grow'.
Pronunciation
The term 'increase' is pronounced as /ɪnˈkriːs/.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Increase
- Wikipedia's article - Increase
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