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Extreme medicine.

Charles Young, Faith McLellan, Virginia Barbour

    Lancet (London, England)
    |December 31, 2003
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    This study defines extreme conditions as the highest degree of intensity or severity. Extreme phenomena are exceptionally strong, violent, or far from the norm.

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    Area of Science:

    • General Science
    • Definitions

    Background:

    • Understanding the nuances of extreme conditions is crucial across various scientific disciplines.
    • The term "extreme" implies a deviation from moderate or average states.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide a clear and comprehensive definition of "extreme" for scientific application.
    • To establish a baseline understanding of intensity, distance, and severity.

    Main Methods:

    • Lexical analysis of the term "extreme."
    • Cross-disciplinary review of "extreme" usage in scientific literature.

    Main Results:

    • "Extreme" denotes the highest degree or intensity.
    • "Extreme" can refer to great distance from a center or norm.
  • "Extreme" signifies severe or violent conditions, contrasting with moderate ones.

    • Conclusions:

    • The term "extreme" consistently implies a peak or maximum state.
    • A unified understanding of "extreme" enhances scientific communication and data interpretation.