That link also provides definitions of unimodal and bi-modal. A general definition of unimodal would be having a single mode, and I would interpret mono-modal to mean the same thing.I would thus assume that mono-modal and unimodal are used to mean the same thing when discussing rainfall patterns.hat link also provides definitions of unimodal and bi-modal. A general definition of unimodal would be having a single mode, and I would interpret mono-modal to mean the same thing.
Pain around your kidneys can also be caused by other problems, such as: 1  problems with your spine or ribs. 2  muscle pain. 3  pneumonia. 4  a problem with your spleen or your liver. 5  a hernia.
Flank pain can be a sign of a kidney problem. But, since many organs are in this area, other causes are possible. If you have flank pain and fever, chills, blood in the urine, or frequent or urgent urination, then a kidney problem is the likely cause. It could be a sign of kidney stones.