Distance
Distance (medicine)
Distance in the context of medicine refers to the measurement of space between two points, often used in diagnostic procedures, treatment planning, and surgical procedures.
Pronunciation
/dɪˈstans/
Etymology
The term "distance" originates from the Latin word "distantia", meaning "a standing apart".
Definition
In medicine, distance is a crucial factor in various aspects such as the measurement of the size of an organ, the space between two points in the body, or the extent of movement. It is also used in the context of radiation therapy where the distance from the radiation source to the target area is of significant importance.
Related Terms
- Measurement: The process of obtaining the magnitude of a quantity relative to an agreed standard.
- Diagnostic procedure: Methods used to identify a disease.
- Treatment planning: The process of planning the appropriate treatment for a patient based on their diagnosis.
- Surgical procedure: An operation performed to treat a disease, injury, or deformity.
- Radiation therapy: The use of high-energy radiation to shrink tumors and kill cancer cells.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Distance
- Wikipedia's article - Distance
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