Doubling
Doubling (Medicine)
Doubling (pronunciation: /ˈdʌblɪŋ/) is a term used in various medical contexts to describe the process of increasing, or the state of being increased, in size, quantity, or degree.
Etymology
The term "doubling" originates from the Old French doubler, which means to double or increase.
In Genetics
In genetics, doubling refers to the process of gene duplication, where an organism's DNA is duplicated to create two copies of a gene. This can lead to the evolution of new functions and is a major source of genetic novelty.
In Radiology
In radiology, doubling time refers to the time it takes for a tumor or other abnormality to double in size. It is often used as a measure of growth speed and can help in the diagnosis and prognosis of various conditions.
In Pharmacology
In pharmacology, dose doubling is a strategy used to increase the effectiveness of a drug. This involves doubling the dose of a drug to achieve a desired therapeutic effect.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Doubling
- Wikipedia's article - Doubling
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