Nadir

The nadir

The direction opposite of the nadir is the zenith.

Definitions

Space science

Since the concept of being below is itself somewhat vague, scientists define the nadir in more rigorous terms. Specifically, in

The term can also be used to represent the lowest point that a

Generally in medicine, nadir is used to indicate the progression to the lowest point of a clinical symptom (e.g. fever patterns) or a laboratory count. In oncology, the term nadir is used to represent the lowest level of a blood cell count while a patient is undergoing chemotherapy.^[3] A diagnosis of neutropenic nadir after chemotherapy typically lasts 7–10 days.^[4]

Figurative usage

The word is also used figuratively to mean a low point, such as with a person's spirits,^[5] the quality of an activity or profession,^[6] or the nadir of American race relations.^[7]

Notes

References

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3. ^ "Bone marrow suppression". Chemotherapy Principles: An In-depth Discussion. American Cancer Society. Archived from the original on July 21, 2010. Retrieved March 5, 2013.
4. ISBN 9780071487955
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5. ^ Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Nadir" . Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 19 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. p. 149.
6. ^ Turner, Janice (December 1, 2007). "The lowest point in British journalism". The Times. Archived from the original on September 5, 2008. Retrieved March 23, 2012.
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