Curve
Curve (Medicine)
Curve (pronounced: /kɜːrv/) is a term used in various medical contexts to describe a non-linear or bent line or surface. The term has its origins in the Latin word curvus, meaning bent or curved.
In Orthopedics
In Orthopedics, a curve refers to the abnormal bending or deviation of a part of the body, such as the spine. This is seen in conditions like Scoliosis, where there is a sideways curve of the spine, or Kyphosis, where the spine has an excessive outward curve.
In Epidemiology
In Epidemiology, the term curve is used in the context of an epidemic curve, which is a statistical chart used to visualize the onset of a disease outbreak. It helps in understanding the pattern of spread, the source, and the mode of transmission of the disease.
In Cardiology
In Cardiology, a pressure-volume curve is used to describe the functioning of the heart. It is a graphical representation of the relationship between the pressure in the heart and the volume of blood it contains at different stages of a heartbeat.
In Radiology
In Radiology, a curve or curvilinear structure often refers to the shape of certain anatomical structures or the path that a contrast agent takes in an imaging study.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Curve
- Wikipedia's article - Curve
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