Parameter
Parameter (Medicine)
Parameter (pronounced: /pəˈramɪtər/) is a term used in various fields, including medicine, to denote a measurable or quantifiable characteristic or variable that can be used to define or assess a particular system, process, or condition. In the context of medicine, parameters often refer to vital signs, laboratory test results, or other measurable aspects of a patient's health status.
Etymology
The term "parameter" originates from the Greek words "para" meaning beside, and "metron" meaning measure. Thus, it essentially means a measure that is beside or auxiliary to another measure.
Related Terms
- Vital Signs: These are basic physiological parameters that provide information about the body's basic functions. They include heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, and body temperature.
- Laboratory Test: This is a medical procedure that involves testing samples of blood, urine, or other tissues or substances in the body. The results provide parameters that help in diagnosing, monitoring, or treating various health conditions.
- Health Status: This refers to the overall condition of a person's health, often based on various parameters such as vital signs, presence or absence of disease, level of physical and mental fitness, etc.
- Variable: In the context of medicine, a variable is any characteristic, number, or quantity that can change or vary. It can be a parameter that is measured or observed in a study, experiment, or test.
- System: In medicine, a system refers to a group of body parts or organs that work together to perform a specific function. Each system in the body has its own set of parameters that can be measured to assess its function and health.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Parameter
- Wikipedia's article - Parameter
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