Intermittent
Intermittent is a term often used in the medical field to describe symptoms or conditions that occur sporadically or at irregular intervals. This can apply to a wide range of medical conditions, from intermittent claudication (pain in the legs that comes and goes) to intermittent fasting (a dietary practice).
Definition[edit | edit source]
Intermittent is defined as occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady. In the medical context, it is often used to describe symptoms that come and go, rather than being constant.
Usage in Medical Context[edit | edit source]
Intermittent is a term that is widely used in the medical field. Here are some examples of its usage:
- Intermittent Claudication: This is a condition where pain occurs in the leg muscles at irregular intervals, often triggered by exercise.
- Intermittent Fasting: This is a dietary practice where individuals alternate between periods of eating and fasting.
- Intermittent Explosive Disorder: This is a behavioral disorder characterized by explosive outbursts of anger and violence that are disproportionate to the situation at hand.
- Intermittent Asthma: This is a type of asthma where symptoms occur less than twice a week and wake a person up less than two nights a month.
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