Biomedical spectroscopy
Biomedical Spectroscopy
Biomedical spectroscopy (pronounced: bio-med-i-cal spec-tros-co-py) is a branch of spectroscopy that applies the principles of light interaction with matter to the field of medicine and biology.
Etymology
The term 'Biomedical spectroscopy' is derived from three words: 'bio' meaning life, 'medical' referring to the application of science to health, and 'spectroscopy' which is the study of the interaction between matter and electromagnetic radiation.
Definition
Biomedical spectroscopy is a technique used for the investigation of biological materials, tissues, and cells. It involves the use of light (or electromagnetic radiation) to determine the properties and structure of different biological materials. This technique is widely used in medical and biological research for the diagnosis and monitoring of diseases.
Types of Biomedical Spectroscopy
There are several types of biomedical spectroscopy, including:
- Raman Spectroscopy: This technique uses the scattering of light to analyze the vibrational energy modes of a substance.
- Infrared Spectroscopy: This method uses the absorption of infrared light by a substance to identify and quantify the substance.
- Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy: This technique uses the magnetic properties of certain atomic nuclei to determine the physical and chemical properties of molecules.
- Ultraviolet-Visible Spectroscopy: This method uses the absorption or reflectance of ultraviolet-visible light by a substance to identify and quantify the substance.
Applications
Biomedical spectroscopy has a wide range of applications in the field of medicine and biology. It is used in the diagnosis and monitoring of various diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and neurological disorders. It is also used in the study of biological materials, tissues, and cells, and in the development of new drugs and therapies.
Related Terms
- Spectroscopy
- Raman Spectroscopy
- Infrared Spectroscopy
- Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
- Ultraviolet-Visible Spectroscopy
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Biomedical spectroscopy
- Wikipedia's article - Biomedical spectroscopy
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