Quotient
Quotient (Medicine)
Quotient (/ˈkwoʊʃənt/), in the context of medicine, is a term used to describe the result of a division calculation, often used in various medical calculations and formulas. The term is derived from the Latin quotiens, meaning "how many times".
Usage in Medicine
In medicine, the term quotient is often used in the context of various calculations and ratios. For example, the Body Mass Index (BMI) is a quotient derived from a person's weight and height. Similarly, the Respiratory Quotient is a measure used in calculations related to metabolism and energy expenditure.
Related Terms
- Ratio: A ratio is a relationship between two numbers indicating how many times the first number contains the second. In medicine, ratios are often used in the same context as quotients, such as in the calculation of the BMI or the Respiratory Quotient.
- Division: Division is the mathematical operation that is the inverse of multiplication. The result of a division operation is known as a quotient.
- Calculation: A calculation is a deliberate process that transforms one or more inputs into one or more results. In medicine, calculations are often used to determine various quotients.
- Formula: A formula is a concise way of expressing information symbolically, as in a mathematical or chemical formula. In medicine, formulas often involve the calculation of quotients.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Quotient
- Wikipedia's article - Quotient
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