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Clinical Data Granularity

Meaning

Clinical data granularity defines the level of detail and specificity captured within an individual’s health information, ranging from broad summary statistics to high-resolution, time-stamped physiological measurements. High granularity means collecting frequent, precise data points, such as continuous glucose monitoring or hourly salivary cortisol readings, rather than a single annual lab result. This precision is crucial for discerning subtle, time-dependent patterns in hormonal and metabolic function that inform highly personalized clinical decisions.