Hue

Hue (medicine)

Hue (pronounced: /hjuː/) in the medical context, refers to the specific color or shade of a particular substance, tissue, or bodily fluid. It is often used in diagnostic procedures to identify abnormalities or diseases.

Etymology

The term 'hue' originates from the Old English híew, which means 'color, form, appearance'.

Related Terms

• Colorimetry: The science and technology used to quantify and describe physically the human color perception.
• Chromotherapy: A method of treatment that uses the visible spectrum (colors) of electromagnetic radiation to cure diseases.
• Jaundice: A condition in which the skin, whites of the eyes and mucous membranes turn yellow because of a high level of bilirubin, a yellow-orange bile pigment.
• Cyanosis: A bluish discoloration of the skin resulting from poor circulation or inadequate oxygenation of the blood.
• Erythema: Redness of the skin or mucous membranes, caused by hyperemia of superficial capillaries.

See Also

• Medical diagnosis
• Medical imaging
• Visual perception

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Hue
• Wikipedia's article - Hue

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