Analog
Analog
Analog (pronounced: /ˈænəˌlɒɡ/), from the Greek word 'analogos' meaning 'proportional', is a term used in various fields, including medicine, to describe a system where information or a physical quantity is represented by continuously variable physical quantity.
In the context of medicine, an analog refers to a compound that resembles another in structure but not necessarily in function. This term is often used in pharmacology to describe drugs that are structurally similar to other drugs but may have different effects or interactions.
Etymology
The term analog is derived from the Greek word 'analogos', which means 'proportional'. It was first used in the English language in the 19th century to describe something that is analogous or similar to something else.
Related Terms
- Analogous: This term is used to describe things that are similar or comparable in certain respects. In medicine, it may refer to structures or processes that are similar in different organisms or species.
- Analogue drug: This is a drug that is structurally similar to another drug. Analogue drugs are often developed to improve the properties of an existing drug or to create a new drug with similar properties but different side effects or interactions.
- Analog device: In medical technology, this refers to devices that use analog signals to measure or monitor various physical quantities, such as heart rate or blood pressure.
- Analog signal: This is a continuous signal that represents physical measurements. Analog signals are used in many medical devices to monitor patient health.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Analog
- Wikipedia's article - Analog
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