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Definition of Catastrophe theory
1. Noun. (mathematics) The branch of mathematics dealing with dynamical systems which can undergo abrupt irreversible qualitative changes due to a tiny change in parameters. ¹
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Medical Definition of Catastrophe theory
1. A branch of mathematics dealing with large changes in the total system that may result from a small change in a critical variable in the system; an example is the change in the physical properties of H2O as the temperature reaches zero or 100° C; many applications of catastrophe theory occur in clinical medicine and in epidemiology. (05 Mar 2000)
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