prevalent defined
e446d7184be977d1f4782b1f0aa4f2dc
Definition of 'prevalent' prevalent (prevələnt ) adjective. A condition, practice, or belief that is prevalent is common. This condition is more prevalent in women than in men. Smoking is becoming increasingly prevalent among younger women. The prevalent view is that interest rates will fall.
8c34df1aee9cbcf482df92f7b933acfc
epidemic The occurrence in a community or region of cases of an illness, specific health-related behavior, or other health-related events clearly in excess of normal expectancy; the word is also used to describe outbreaks of disease in animals or plants.Compare: endemic, sporadic. [epi- + G. dēmos, the people].ropagated epidemic, propagative epidemic, propagating epidemic. outbreaks in which the disease propagates in one or more initial cases and then spreads to others, a relatively slow method of spread.
78afe2da3faaaa6232b65f44f04a8cd1
- vernacular. n. 1. (Linguistics) the vernacular the commonly spoken language or dialect of a particular people or place. 2. (Architecture) a local style of architecture, in which ordinary houses are built: this architect has re-created a true English vernacular. adj.
ff697149d128dcb3c997e655c82654cc
Prevalence Period prevalence. In epidemiology, Period prevalence is the proportion of the population with a given disease or condition over a specific period of time. It could describe how many people in a population had a cold over the cold season in 2006, for example.
09dbee2c0bfc1b2468ced2d88b62dae4
- particularly definition: Particularly is defined as something of a greater degree or greater detail than is common or expected. (adverb) An Olympic athlete who is unusually good at skiing is an example of a particularly good skier....
b056a6d73fd63f2520e12f83a539f347
prominent An example of prominent is a famous or well-known writer. The definition of prominent is something that is very noticeable or sticks out. An example of prominent is the tattoo someone has on their face.
3908b7579188a40e9ef94b824243990e
What does predominant mean as used in Romeo and Juliet? Predominant means the same as dominant, the part or group or aspect which tends to take over. That's what it means now and that's what it meant then. In Romeo and Juliet Friar Lawrence says: In man as well as herbs, grace and rude will; And where the worser is predominant, Full soon the canker death eats up that plant.
9b727d427544b386732df4e634c145cd
common These adjectives describe what is generally known or frequently encountered. Common applies to what takes place often, is widely used, or is well known: The botanist studied the common dandelion. The term also implies coarseness or a lack of distinction: My wallet was stolen by a common thief.
982f3201c2cc6ecb8ae1c089bf5c9426
What Exactly Do Incidence and Prevalence Mean? Incidence means the number of people who are newly diagnosed with a condition, while prevalence includes newly diagnosed people, plus people who were diagnosed in the past with the condition, plus (possibly, if we know) people who haven't been diagnosed.
a6eeccb016806a49f418920847a639b7
epidemic epidemic definition. A contagious disease that spreads rapidly and widely among the population in an area. Immunization and quarantine are two of the methods used to control an epidemic.
c0fa254eb020cbe6808517a550c21fcb
epidemic Noun. 1. epidemic-a widespread outbreak of an infectious disease; many people are infected at the same time. outbreak, irruption, eruption-a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition); the outbreak of hostilities.. (Medicine) (esp of a disease) attacking or affecting many persons simultaneously in a community or area. n. 2. (Medicine) a widespread occurrence of a disease: an influenza epidemic. 3. a rapid development, spread, or growth of something, esp something unpleasant: an epidemic of strikes.
0cba9eb3479969be6ffcf37e1279c2d1
prevalence Prevalence is expressed as a ratio in which the number of events is the numerator and the population at risk is the denominator. See also rate. prevalent, adj. Epidemiology. (1) The number of people with a specific condition or attribute at a specified time divided by the total number of people in the population.
30366844d38a073ad2238d38865f880e
- Epidemic definition, Also, epidemical. (of a disease) affecting many persons at the same time, and spreading from person to person in a locality where the disease is not permanently prevalent. See more.
e6fbb5bfbabefc402e8e04653bab4008
endemic endemic - a disease that is constantly present to a greater or lesser degree in people of a certain class or in people living in a particular location
431ded00f6e53d8741f3914e7b0af326
- Full Definition of PROMINENT. 1. : standing out or projecting beyond a surface or line: protuberant. 2. a: readily noticeable: conspicuous b: widely and popularly known: leading.— prom·i·nent·ly adverb. See prominent defined for English-language learners. See prominent defined for kids. He placed the award in a prominent position on his desk. 2  He has a prominent nose. 3  the most prominent peak in the mountain range. … 4  and a small precise mouth he kept pursed over teeth a shade too prominent and yellow.
160e176e90b72c7a78ec6ead4e134dd1
ubiquitous Definition. Existing everywhere, or seeming to exist everywhere; omnipresent. The term is often used in phrases such as ubiquitous computing, to designate something that seems to have become so popular it can be found anywhere and everywhere.Show more usage examples... people found this helpful. The internet seems to be ubiquitous in this day and age; you have access to it almost wherever you go. 7 people found this helpful. It is undeniable that the powers of the universe are ubiquitous, found everywhere in nature, social interactions, physical activity, etc.
cfb65fcc45a05b7827ff17768b649580
epidemic Definition of epidemic. 1  1 : an outbreak of disease that spreads quickly and affects many individuals at the same time : an outbreak of epidemic disease. 2  2 : an outbreak or product of sudden rapid spread, growth, or development an epidemic of bankruptcies.
6177f54ec18a45d9026aae1fd3773441
- Prevalence Definitions. Complete Prevalence represents the proportion of people alive on a certain day who previously had a diagnosis of the disease, regardless of how long ago the diagnosis was, or if the patient is still under treatment or is cured.
4f3d0fb37c519be0e15890a882cd33c2
- The definition of common is something that belongs to or is shared by two or more people or the community at large. An example of common is the knowledge of drivers to stop at a red light. common. Gram.
6b5e3dda6ca9924e03bbc3a0694a4763
Prevalence In epidemiology, point prevalence is a measure of the proportion of people in a population who have a disease or condition at a particular time, such as a particular date. It is like a snap shot of the disease in time.
0f9472656d0e7333b793537cc20872cb
- ubiquitous means to be found everywhere so if you think about that you'd realize that avian species are ubiquitous or found everywhere on the planet. They travel and inhabit r…egions all over the world land and sea. i would also consider humans k-9 and rodents to be ubiquitous as far as land based life forms.
aff6a8e9921c0d7d4a89f735b8195837
manifest Definition of manifest. 1  1 : readily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight Their sadness was manifest in their faces. 2  2 : easily understood or recognized by the mind : obvious.
5225b5a01d638848ddb1afb0d4c63b55
- Definition of notably. 1  1 : in a notable manner : to a high degree was notably impressed. 2  2 : especially, particularly other powers, notably Britain and the United States — C. A. Fisher.
6dcb15c9e580567128028ae1554b869f
Vernacular Definition of Vernacular. Vernacular is a literary genre that uses daily used language in writing and speaking. It is different from written works, as they normally follow the formal variety of language. The word “ vernacular” refers to writing or speaking of the public.
7b2fc4f25752c1edac533d23a0d270a2
- Full Definition of PROMINENT. 1. : standing out or projecting beyond a surface or line: protuberant. 2. a: readily noticeable: conspicuous b: widely and popularly known: leading.
26bb0075cf126fee3eac778f74a18cac
- Full Definition of VERNACULAR. 1. a: using a language or dialect native to a region or country rather than a literary, cultured, or foreign language b: of, relating to, or being a nonstandard language or dialect of a place, region, or country c: of, relating to, or being the normal spoken form of a language.2. 3.ull Definition of VERNACULAR. 1. : a vernacular language, expression, or mode of expression: an expression or mode of expression that occurs in ordinary speech rather than formal writing. 2. : the mode of expression of a group or class. 3.