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Cyclic (medicine)
Cyclic (pronunciation: /ˈsaɪklɪk/) is a term used in medicine to describe a condition or process that occurs in a regular cycle or periodically. The term is derived from the Greek word "kuklos", meaning circle or cycle.
Etymology
The term "cyclic" comes from the Greek word "kuklos", which means circle or cycle. This term is used in medicine to describe conditions or processes that occur in a regular cycle or periodically.
Related Terms
- Cyclic neutropenia: A rare genetic disorder that causes a regular cycle of neutrophil production, resulting in periodic episodes of neutropenia.
- Cyclic vomiting syndrome: A disorder characterized by recurrent, severe episodes of nausea and vomiting that can last for hours or even days.
- Cyclic mastalgia: A type of breast pain that occurs in a regular, cyclic pattern related to the menstrual cycle.
- Cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP): A second messenger important in many biological processes, including the regulation of glycogen, sugar, and lipid metabolism.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cyclic
- Wikipedia's article - Cyclic
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