Polygon
Polygon (medicine)
Polygon (pronunciation: /ˈpɒlɪɡɒn/) is a term used in various fields of medicine to describe a structure or pattern with many sides or angles. The term is derived from the Greek words "poly" meaning many, and "gonia" meaning angles.
Use in Dermatology
In Dermatology, a polygon is often used to describe the shape of certain skin lesions or rashes. For example, a Lichen Planus rash often presents as polygonal, flat-topped, violaceous papules.
Use in Radiology
In Radiology, the term polygon is used to describe the shape of certain structures or patterns seen in imaging studies. For example, the Brodman area 44 in the brain, also known as the pars opercularis, is often described as having a polygonal shape.
Use in Anatomy
In Anatomy, the term polygon is used to describe the shape of certain structures. For example, the vertebra in the spine can be described as having a polygonal shape when viewed from certain angles.
Related Terms
- Polyhedron: A three-dimensional analogue of a polygon.
- Polygonal lasso: A tool used in digital imaging, often in the field of Pathology, to select a polygonal area of interest.
- Polygonal cells: Cells that have a polygonal shape, often seen in certain types of epithelial tissue.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Polygon
- Wikipedia's article - Polygon
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