单词 | calculus |
释义 | calculus/ˈkalkjʊləs /noun 1 (plural calculuses) (also infinitesimal calculus) [mass noun] The branch of mathematics that deals with the finding and properties of derivatives and integrals of functions, by methods originally based on the summation of infinitesimal differences. The two main types are differential calculus and integral calculus.By integrating the function using calculus we can compare the sum of the series with the integral of the function and draw conclusions from this....
2 (plural calculuses) A particular method or system of calculation or reasoning.I've sat in on these liver distribution meetings, and it's a grim calculus....
3 (plural calculi /ˈkalkjʊlʌɪ/ /ˈkalkjʊliː/) Medicine A hard mass formed by minerals within the body, especially in the kidney or gall bladder: biliary calculi...
3.1 another term for tartar.The calculus may be extracted through the fistula site and if needed, sialodochotomy could help in delivering the calculus to the oral cavity....
OriginMid 17th century: from Latin, literally 'small pebble (as used on an abacus)'. |
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