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Periodic
Periodic (/pɪəriˈɒdɪk/; from the Greek word "periodos" meaning "recurring at intervals") refers to something that occurs or appears at regular intervals. In the medical field, it often refers to symptoms or conditions that recur in a cyclic pattern.
Related Terms
- Periodic Fever Syndrome: A group of disorders characterized by recurrent episodes of systemic and organ-specific inflammation.
- Periodic Paralysis: A group of rare genetic diseases that lead to weakness or paralysis from common triggers such as cold, heat, high carbohydrate meals, not eating, stress, excitement, physical activity, and rest after physical activity.
- Periodic Limb Movement Disorder: A sleep disorder where the patient moves limbs involuntarily during sleep, and has symptoms or problems related to the movement.
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- Medical encyclopedia article on Periodic
- Wikipedia's article - Periodic
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