disposition index

noun

An integrated biomarker of insulin-glucose homeostasis, representing the loop gain of the feedback control system

Meanings

noundisposition index (uncountable)
  1. uncountableAn integrated biomarker of insulin-glucose homeostasis, representing the loop gain of the feedback control system

Origin

Derived from disposition, denoting the control of glucose concentration, the disposing of glucose and the tendency or inclination to glucose dyshomeostasis.

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Translations

German Dispositionsindes
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APA

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Chicago

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