increment

increment definition - medical

in·cre·ment (ĭnˈkrə-mənt, ĭngˈ-)

noun
  1. The process of increasing in number, size, quantity, or extent.
  2. Something added or gained.
  3. A small positive or negative change in the value of a variable.

Related Forms:

  • inˌcre·menˈtal (-mĕnˈtl) adjective

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