Decreasing
Decreasing
Decreasing (/diːˈkriːsɪŋ/) refers to the process or state of reducing in size, amount, number, or degree.
Etymology
The term "decreasing" originates from the Middle English word "decrecen", which is derived from the Latin word "decrēscere", meaning 'to grow less'.
Medical Context
In a medical context, decreasing can refer to a reduction in the severity of symptoms, the size of a tumor, or the concentration of a substance in the body. It can also refer to a decline in the function of an organ or system.
Related Terms
- Decrease (disambiguation): Other uses of the term "decrease".
- Reduction (disambiguation): A similar concept to decreasing, often used in a medical or scientific context.
- Diminishing: Another term for decreasing, often used in a mathematical context.
- Atrophy: The process of decrease in the size of an organ or tissue due to disease or lack of use.
- Remission: A decrease in or disappearance of signs and symptoms of a disease.
- Regression: A statistical measure that attempts to determine the strength of the relationship between one dependent variable (usually denoted by Y) and a series of other changing variables (known as independent variables).
See Also
- Increase: The opposite of decreasing.
- Stagnation: A period of little or no growth in an economy. Economic growth of less than 2 to 3% annually is considered stagnation, and it is highlighted by periods of high unemployment and involuntary part-time employment.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Decreasing
- Wikipedia's article - Decreasing
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