efficiency

efficiency definition - medical

ef·fi·cien·cy (ĭ-fĭshˈən-sē)

noun
  1. The production of the desired effects or results with minimum waste of time, effort, or skill.
  2. A measure of effectiveness; specifically, the useful work output divided by the energy input in any system.

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