severity

(noun)

the degree of something undesirable; badness or seriousness.

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Examples of severity in the following topics:

  • Gammaproteobacteria

    • Gammaproteobacteria is a class of several medically, ecologically and scientifically important groups of bacteria.
    • Gammaproteobacteria is a class of several medically, ecologically and scientifically important groups of bacteria, such as the Enterobacteriaceae (Escherichia coli), Vibrionaceae and Pseudomonadaceae .
    • The Gammaproteobacteria comprise several medically and scientifically important groups of bacteria, such as the Enterobacteriaceae, Vibrionaceae and Pseudomonadaceae.
    • Phylogenetically, in the Enterobacteriales, several peptidoglycan-less insect endosymbionts form a sister clade to the Enterobacteriaceae, but since they are not validly described, this group is not officially a taxon; examples of these species are Sodalis, Buchnera, Wigglesworthia, Baumannia and Blochmannia.
    • Members of the Enterobacteriaceae can be trivially referred to as enterobacteria, as several members live in the intestines of animals.

  • Revised Bloom's Taxonomy (RBT)

    • Published in 2001, the revision includes several seemingly minor yet actually quite significant changes.
    • Several excellent sources are available which detail the revisions and reasons for the changes.

  • Additional Resources

    • Here is a nice resource for applying ideas from several chapters in this book to teaching and learning math.

  • Optimization in Several Variables

    • The same strategy applies for optimization with several variables.
    • In this atom, we will solve a simple example to see how optimization involving several variables can be achieved.

  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

    • The disorder may also be referred to as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), post-viral fatigue syndrome (PVFS), chronic fatigue immune dysfunction syndrome (CFIDS), or several other terms.
    • Symptoms of CFS include post-exertional malaise; unrefreshing sleep; widespread muscle and joint pain; sore throat; headaches of a type not previously experienced; cognitive difficulties; chronic, often severe, mental and physical exhaustion; and other characteristic symptoms in a previously healthy and active person .
    • CFS symptoms vary from person to person in number, type, and severity.
    • The majority of CFS cases start suddenly, usually accompanied by a "flu-like illness"while a significant proportion of cases begin within several months of severe adverse stress.

  • Allergic Responses to Drugs

    • The worst allergic reactions can be very severe and result in anaphylaxis .
    • Anaphylaxis is an extremely severe allergic reaction caused when histamines are overproduced leading to severe contraction of bronchial muscles.
    • Other less severe symptoms of an allergic reaction can include, hives, angioedema (tissue swelling under the skin, often on the face), tight throat, coughing, wheezing, or watery eyes.
    • While the most severe cases can result in anaphylaxis, most reactions are not severe.

  • Introduction

    • Many statistical applications in psychology, social science, business administration, and the natural sciences involve several groups.
    • For example, an environmentalist is interested in knowing if the average amount of pollution varies in several bodies of water.
    • A consumer looking for a new car might compare the average gas mileage of several models.

  • Hemostasis Disorders

    • Type 2 von Willebrand disease has four subtypes and ranges from mild to moderate in severity.
    • Type 3 von Willebrand disease is very rare and is the most severe form.
    • Bleeding into soft tissues or joints causing severe pain and swelling is another symptom.
    • However, if treatment is necessary, it may include a range of different interventions depending on the severity.
    • Since people with hemophilia do not have the ability to make blood clots, even a small cut can result in severe bleeding, or the smallest bump or jar to the body could cause severe bruising that does not heal for months.

  • ANOVA

    • ANOVA is a statistical tool used in several ways to develop and confirm an explanation for the observed data.
    • For example, an environmentalist is interested in knowing if the average amount of pollution varies in several bodies of water.
    • A consumer looking for a new car might compare the average gas mileage of several models.
    • ANOVA is the synthesis of several ideas and it is used for multiple purposes.
    • In short, ANOVA is a statistical tool used in several ways to develop and confirm an explanation for the observed data.

  • Injuring the Plasma Membrane

    • Several types of antimicrobial drugs function by disrupting or injuring the plasma membrane.
    • It serves as the attachment surface for several extracellular structures, including the cell wall, glycocalyx, and intracellular cytoskeleton.
    • There are several types of antimicrobial drugs that function by disrupting or injuring the plasma membrane.