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INFREQUENT
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Not frequent; not occurring regularly or at short intervals
Example:
infrequent outbursts of temper
Classified under:
Similar:
occasional (occurring from time to time)
rare (recurring only at long intervals)
Also:
sporadic (recurring in scattered and irregular or unpredictable instances)
Antonym:
frequent (coming at short intervals or habitually)
Derivation:
infrequency (noteworthy scarcity)
Context examples:
An infrequent pituitary gland adenoma composed of cells showing immunoreactivity for prolactin and less often growth hormone.
(Acidophil Stem Cell Pituitary Gland Adenoma, NCI Thesaurus)
Irregular and infrequent or difficult evacuation of the bowels.
(Constipation, NCI Thesaurus)
An infrequent pituitary gland adenoma composed of an admixture of acidophilic and chromophobic cells that produce growth hormone and prolactin respectively.
(Mixed Somatotroph-Lactotroph Pituitary Gland Adenoma, NCI Thesaurus)
A disorder characterized by irregular and infrequent or difficult evacuation of the bowels.
(Constipation, NCI Thesaurus/CTCAE)
Mitoses are infrequent.
(Bladder Papillary Urothelial Neoplasm of Low Malignant Potential, NCI Thesaurus)
Infrequent menstrual periods.
(Oligomenorrhea, NCI Thesaurus)
You should see a doctor immediately if you suspect poisoning or if you have: • Vomited for longer than 24 hours • Blood in the vomit • Severe abdominal pain • Headache and stiff neck • Signs of dehydration, such as dry mouth, infrequent urination or dark urine
(Nausea and Vomiting, NIH)
