Close up
Close up (Medicine)
Close up (pronounced: /ˈkləʊs ʌp/) is a term used in medicine to describe the detailed examination or observation of a particular area or part of the body. The term is often used in the context of medical imaging, where a close up view can provide important diagnostic information.
Etymology
The term "close up" originates from the English words "close", meaning near or at a short distance, and "up", indicating a higher position or level. In the medical context, it refers to the detailed or magnified view of a particular area or part of the body.
Related Terms
- Medical imaging: The process of creating visual representations of the interior of a body for clinical analysis and medical intervention.
- Diagnostic imaging: The use of imaging techniques to diagnose diseases and injuries.
- Radiology: The medical specialty that uses medical imaging to diagnose and treat diseases within the body.
- Microscopy: The technical field of using microscopes to view objects and areas of objects that cannot be seen with the naked eye.
- Endoscopy: A nonsurgical procedure used to examine a person's digestive tract.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Close up
- Wikipedia's article - Close up
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