Mapping
Mapping (medicine)
Mapping (pronunciation: /ˈmæpɪŋ/) in the field of medicine refers to the process of identifying and plotting the location of specific attributes or features within a biological entity, such as the human body or a cell. This term is often used in the context of genetic mapping, brain mapping, and other similar applications.
Etymology
The term "mapping" originates from the Latin word "mappa," which means cloth or chart. In the context of medicine, it metaphorically refers to the creation of a detailed chart or map of specific features within a biological entity.
Related Terms
- Genetic Mapping: A technique used to identify the location of genes on a chromosome. This process is crucial in understanding the genetic basis of diseases and developing gene therapies.
- Brain Mapping: A set of neuroscience techniques used to create a detailed map of the brain's structure and functions. This is often used in research and in the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders.
- Electrocardiographic Mapping: A procedure used to identify the areas of the heart causing arrhythmias. This is often used in the diagnosis and treatment of heart diseases.
- Cognitive Mapping: A method used to understand the mental representations and processes of an individual. This is often used in psychology and cognitive neuroscience.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mapping
- Wikipedia's article - Mapping
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