Rapid

Rapid is a term that refers to something occurring within a short time, or happening more quickly than usual. It can be applied to various contexts, such as biology, technology, medicine, and more.

Biology

In the field of biology, rapid can refer to the quick growth or development of an organism or a specific biological process. For example, the term "rapid cycling" is used in bipolar disorder to describe a condition where a person experiences four or more episodes of mania, hypomania, or depression in a year 1.

Technology

In technology, rapid often refers to the speed at which a process or operation is performed. For instance, rapid prototyping is a group of techniques used to quickly fabricate a scale model of a physical part or assembly using three-dimensional computer aided design (CAD) data.

Medicine

In medicine, rapid can refer to the speed at which a disease progresses, or the onset of symptoms. For example, Rapid Antigen Tests are commonly used in the diagnosis of respiratory pathogens, including influenza virus and SARS-CoV-2.

See also

• Rapid (disambiguation)
• Rapid transit
• Rapid application development
• Rapid eye movement sleep

References

1. Bipolar disorder: Rapid Cycling and its Treatment. National Institute of Mental Health. Retrieved 2020-11-20.

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