An introduction to chaos theory and some haematological applications

摘要: The concept of Chaos theory is introduced in simple terms and discussed regard to health disease. Health regarded as chaotic, such a system has innate variability imparting the ability respond pertubations. In contrast disease interpreted loss flexibility whereby physiological less able adapt external stimuli. developed relation haematology healthy bone marrow perceived chaotic system. Periodicity demonstrating state highlighted conditions cyclic neutropenia, malignancy periodic thrombocytopenia. This review serves brief introduction relatively new chaos. in-depth mathematical treatment chaos beyond scope this article, interested parties are directed bibliography section for more detailed information.