q in population genetics


The frequency of the less common of two different alternative (allelic) versions of a gene. (The frequency of the more common allele is p).

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  • q.2h

    On a prescription, every two hours.

  • q.3h.

    On a prescription, every three hours.

  • q.d. (on prescription)

    If a medicine is to be taken every so-many hours, it is written “q_h”; the “q” standing for “quaque” and the “h” indicating the number of hours. So, for example, “2 caps q4h” means “Take 2 capsules every 4 hours.”

  • q.h. (on prescription)

    If a medicine is to be taken every so-many hours, it is written “q_h”; the “q” standing for “quaque” and the “h” indicating the number of hours. So, for example, “2 caps q4h” means “Take 2 capsules every 4 hours.”

  • q.i.d. (on prescription)

    If a medicine is to be taken every so-many hours, it is written “q_h”; the “q” standing for “quaque” and the “h” indicating the number of hours. So, for example, “2 caps q4h” means “Take 2 capsules every 4 hours.”


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