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exponential distribution

a theoretical arrangement of survival times, used in parametric survival analysis when the hazard rate is thought to be constant over time. It is a specific type of gamma distribution.

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November 22nd 2024

colitis

colitis

n. inflammation of the colon, the main part of the large intestine. Colitis may be caused or aggravated by emotional disturbances, such as depression or anxiety.