Biomedical Imaging
Biomedical Imaging
Biomedical Imaging (pronounced: bio-med-i-cal im-ag-ing) is a branch of medicine that involves the creation and use of visual representations of the interior of a body for clinical analysis and medical intervention.
Etymology
The term "Biomedical Imaging" is derived from the Greek words "bios" (life), "medicus" (pertaining to physicians), and "imago" (image).
Definition
Biomedical Imaging is a multidisciplinary field that combines the techniques and processes used to create images of the human body. This includes various methods such as X-ray, Ultrasound, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computed Tomography (CT), Positron Emission Tomography (PET), and Optical Imaging. These imaging techniques are used for diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of diseases.
Related Terms
- Radiology: The medical specialty that uses medical imaging to diagnose and treat diseases within the body.
- Medical Physics: The application of physics concepts, theories, and methods to medicine or healthcare.
- Diagnostic Imaging: The technique and process of creating visual representations of the interior of a body for clinical analysis and medical intervention.
- Therapeutic Imaging: The use of medical imaging to guide minimally invasive surgery or radiation therapy.
- Image-guided Surgery: Surgical procedures where the surgeon uses tracked surgical instruments in conjunction with preoperative or intraoperative images.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Biomedical Imaging
- Wikipedia's article - Biomedical Imaging
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