The phrase "a generalized decrease in" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing a broad or overall reduction in a particular variable or phenomenon.
Example: "The study revealed a generalized decrease in biodiversity across the region over the past decade."
Alternatives: "a widespread reduction in" or "an overall decline in".
The decrease of streamflows during the second half of the Twentieth Century in the Iberian Peninsula may accelerate in coming decades, as future climate projections show a generalized decrease in precipitation and more evapotranspiration induced by higher temperatures.
Alkhalil et al. described a generalized decrease in host mRNA levels 3 and 7 hours after MPV infection of Macaca mulatta kidney epithelial (MK2) cells.
A DEXA analysis of lumbar spine and the right hip region revealed a generalized decrease in bone density.
Part of the chemopreventive efficacy of antiestrogens and retinoids in this model may therefore be due to a generalized decrease in ductal development.
Thus, part of the chemopreventive efficacy of antiestrogens and retinoids in this model may be due to a generalized decrease in ductal development.
This hypothesis has been strengthened by findings that hypertensive subjects experience a generalized decrease in β-adrenergic responsiveness, which modulates the development of obesity in hypertension [ 41, 42].
DEXA analysis of the lumbar spine revealed a generalized decrease (59%%) in bone density.
As discussed in the introduction to this section, this toxicity can be manifested in bone marrow suppression and pancytopenia, a generalized decrease of blood cellular components.
RYGB is also associated with a generalized decrease of white blood cell and platelet counts accompanied by significant anemia.
Feruloyl or coumaroyl amide exposure leads to (i) a rapid buildup of 5-phosphoribosyl-1-pyrophosphate (PRPP), a key precursor in nucleotide biosynthesis, (ii) a rapid decrease in the levels of pyrimidine biosynthetic intermediates, and (iii) a long-term generalized decrease in nucleotide and deoxynucleotide levels.
A radioisotope scan can show segmental or generalized decrease in renal perfusion and can be used as an additional non-invasive modality to confirm the diagnosis [ 1].
