Onset of the deceleration

What does "Onset of the deceleration" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Onset of the deceleration" is a term used in medicine to describe the beginning of a slowdown or decrease in something. For example, it could refer to the moment when a person's heart rate starts to slow down. It's like when you're driving a car and you start to press on the brakes, the moment you start slowing down is the "onset of the deceleration". This term helps doctors to pinpoint when a change started to occur in the body.

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