Configuration
Configuration (Medicine)
Configuration (pronounced: /kənˌfɪɡjʊˈreɪʃən/) is a term used in various fields of medicine to describe the arrangement or pattern of parts or elements in a particular form, figure, or combination. The term is derived from the Latin configuratio, meaning "a similar formation or structure".
In the context of medicine, configuration can refer to the arrangement of parts or elements in a body structure, such as the configuration of bones in the skeletal system, or the configuration of cells in a tissue sample. It can also refer to the arrangement of components in a medical device or system, such as the configuration of settings in a medical imaging machine.
Related Terms
- Anatomy: The branch of biology concerned with the study of the structure of organisms and their parts.
- Physiology: The branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts.
- Pathology: The study of the causes and effects of disease or injury.
- Radiology: The science dealing with X-rays and other high-energy radiation, especially the use of such radiation for the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
- Biomedical Engineering: The application of engineering principles and design concepts to medicine and biology for healthcare purposes.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Configuration
- Wikipedia's article - Configuration
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