Million
Million
Million (pronunciation: /ˈmɪljən/) is a term used in the medical field, particularly in the context of cell count, bacteria count, or blood count. It is derived from the Middle French word 'million', from the early 14th century, which in turn is derived from the Italian 'milione'.
Definition
In medical terms, a million is a numerical unit used to quantify or measure certain elements in the human body, such as cells, bacteria, or particles in the blood. It is often used in laboratory results and medical reports to indicate the concentration of these elements per unit volume.
Usage
The term million is commonly used in Hematology, Microbiology, and Pathology. For instance, in hematology, it is used to express the number of cells, such as RBCs or WBCs, in a specific volume of blood. In microbiology, it is used to quantify the number of bacteria or other microorganisms in a sample.
Related Terms
- Billion: A numerical unit that is equivalent to one thousand million.
- Trillion: A numerical unit that is equivalent to one million million.
- Count: The process of determining the number of elements in a sample.
- Cell Count: The process of counting the number of cells in a sample.
- Bacteria Count: The process of counting the number of bacteria in a sample.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Million
- Wikipedia's article - Million
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