Cubic
Cubic (medical term)
Cubic (pronounced: /ˈkjuːbɪk/) is a term used in the medical field to describe something that is cube-shaped or has three dimensions of equal length.
Etymology
The term "cubic" originates from the Latin word "cubus", which means "a cube". It was first used in the English language in the 15th century.
Related Terms
- Cuboidal: Refers to something that is cube-like in shape but not perfectly cubic. It is often used to describe certain types of cells in the body, such as those found in the kidney's tubules.
- Cubitus: A Latin term that refers to the elbow. In medical terminology, it is used to describe the position of the forearm when the arm is flexed at the elbow.
- Cubital: Pertaining to the cubitus. It is often used to describe the area of the arm that is in close proximity to the elbow, such as the "cubital fossa" or the "cubital tunnel".
Usage in Medical Field
In the medical field, the term "cubic" is often used to describe the volume of a substance or a region of the body. For example, a doctor might refer to a tumor as being "one cubic centimeter" in size. It is also used in the description of certain types of cells, such as "cuboidal epithelial cells", which are cube-shaped cells that line certain parts of the body, such as the kidneys and the thyroid gland.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cubic
- Wikipedia's article - Cubic
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