Increasing
Increasing
Increasing (IPA: /ɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/) is a term used in various fields of medicine to describe the growth or escalation of a condition, symptom, or process.
Etymology
The term "increasing" originates from the Latin word "increascere", which means "to grow".
In Medicine
In the field of medicine, "increasing" is often used to describe the progression of a disease or the escalation of symptoms. For example, an "increasing pain" would refer to a pain that is becoming more intense over time. Similarly, "increasing fever" would refer to a fever that is rising in temperature.
Related Terms
- Decreasing: The opposite of increasing, refers to a reduction or decline in a condition, symptom, or process.
- Progression: A term often used interchangeably with increasing, refers to the advancement or development of a disease.
- Escalation: Another term often used interchangeably with increasing, refers to a rapid increase or rise in intensity.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Increasing
- Wikipedia's article - Increasing
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