Bimodal
Bimodal
Bimodal (pronunciation: /baɪˈmoʊdəl/) is a term that is often used in various fields of study, including medicine, to describe a phenomenon that has two different modes or peaks. The term is derived from the Latin words 'bi', meaning 'two', and 'modus', meaning 'way' or 'mode'.
In the context of medicine, bimodal can refer to a distribution of data that has two distinct peaks. This can be seen in various medical studies and research, where the data collected may show two different trends or outcomes. For example, a bimodal distribution of ages at diagnosis might be observed in certain diseases, indicating two age groups are particularly susceptible.
Related Terms
- Mode: The value that appears most frequently in a data set. A set may have one mode, more than one mode, or no mode at all.
- Distribution: The way in which something is shared out among a group or spread over an area.
- Bi-: A prefix meaning 'two', used in various terms in medicine and other fields.
- Medical Statistics: The application of statistics to matters of health and medicine.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bimodal
- Wikipedia's article - Bimodal
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