distribution

distribution definition - medical

dis·tri·bu·tion (dĭsˌtrə-byo͞oˈshən)

noun
  1. The extension of the branches of arteries or nerves to the tissues and organs.
  2. The area in which the branches of an artery or a nerve terminate, or the area supplied by such an artery or nerve.
  3. A set of numbers and their frequency of occurrence from measurements within a statistical population.

Related Forms:

  • disˌtri·buˈtion·al adjective

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