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Icon (medicine)
Icon (pronounced: /ˈaɪkɒn/) is a term used in the field of medicine to refer to a symbolic representation of a medical concept or entity. The term is derived from the Greek word "eikon", meaning "image" or "likeness".
In the context of medicine, an icon can refer to a variety of things. It can be a symbol used to represent a specific medical condition, a graphical representation of a medical procedure, or a visual aid used in patient education. Icons are used extensively in medical literature, patient information leaflets, and digital health applications to facilitate understanding and communication.
Related Terms
- Medical Illustration: A field that uses visual materials to help explain medical or biological information. Icons are often used in medical illustrations to represent complex concepts in a simplified manner.
- Symbol: A sign, shape or object used to represent something else. In medicine, symbols (including icons) are used to represent various diseases, treatments, and procedures.
- Visual Communication in Healthcare: The use of visual aids, including icons, to communicate health information to patients and healthcare professionals.
Pronunciation
The word 'Icon' is pronounced as /ˈaɪkɒn/.
Etymology
The term 'Icon' is derived from the Greek word 'eikon', which means 'image' or 'likeness'.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Icon
- Wikipedia's article - Icon
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