Tandem
Tandem
Tandem (/ˈtændəm/), from the Latin tandem meaning "at length" or "finally", is a term often used in the medical field to describe a situation where two or more objects are arranged one behind the other.
Etymology
The term tandem originates from Latin, where it was used to describe a situation where two horses were harnessed together in a single line. In the medical field, the term has been adapted to describe a similar arrangement of objects or events.
Usage in Medicine
In medicine, tandem is often used to describe a sequence of events or the arrangement of objects. For example, in genetics, a tandem repeat refers to the repetition of a sequence of DNA in a row on the same chromosome. Similarly, in neurology, a tandem gait test is used to assess a person's balance and coordination by having them walk in a straight line, placing the heel of one foot directly in front of the toe of the other foot.
Related Terms
- Tandem repeat: A sequence of two or more nucleotides repeated directly adjacent to each other on a chromosome.
- Tandem gait: A test used in neurology to assess balance and coordination.
- Tandem mass spectrometry: A technique used in analytical chemistry to identify the composition of a sample by breaking it down into its constituent parts and analyzing them in sequence.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Tandem
- Wikipedia's article - Tandem
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