Cubes
Cubes (medical)
Cubes (pronounced: /kyo͞obz/) is a term used in the medical field to describe a three-dimensional shape that is often used in various medical imaging techniques and mathematical models.
Etymology
The term "cube" originates from the Latin word "cubus", which means a "six-sided figure". In the medical context, it is used to describe objects or images that have a three-dimensional structure.
Medical Usage
In medical imaging, cubes are often used in the visualization of three-dimensional structures. For example, in Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), the images are often represented as a series of two-dimensional slices that can be stacked together to form a three-dimensional cube. This allows for a more comprehensive view of the patient's anatomy and any potential abnormalities.
In mathematical models used in medicine, cubes are often used to represent three-dimensional spaces. For example, in pharmacokinetics, a cube might be used to represent the three-dimensional space within which a drug is distributed in the body.
Related Terms
- Voxel: A voxel is a three-dimensional pixel. In medical imaging, voxels are the smallest distinguishable box-shaped part of a three-dimensional image.
- Volume Rendering: Volume rendering is a technique used in medical imaging to convert two-dimensional image data from CT or MRI scans into a three-dimensional image.
- Three-Dimensional Reconstruction: This is a process used in medical imaging to create three-dimensional images from a series of two-dimensional images.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cubes
- Wikipedia's article - Cubes
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