Upper limit
Upper limit
The Upper limit (pronounced: /ˈʌpər ˈlɪmɪt/) is a term used in various fields of medicine, including pharmacology, physiology, and pathology. It refers to the maximum level or value that is considered safe or normal for a particular parameter, such as a drug dosage or a physiological measurement.
Etymology
The term "upper limit" is derived from the English words "upper", meaning higher in position, and "limit", meaning a point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend.
Related Terms
- Lower limit: The minimum level or value that is considered safe or normal for a particular parameter.
- Therapeutic window: The range of drug dosages which can treat disease effectively while staying within the safety range.
- Tolerance: The body's reduced response to a drug which occurs when the drug is used repeatedly and the body adapts to the continued presence of the drug.
- Toxicity: The degree to which a substance can harm humans or animals.
See also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Upper limit
- Wikipedia's article - Upper limit
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