Reading

Reading (medical)

Reading (pronounced: /ˈriːdɪŋ/) in a medical context refers to the interpretation of medical data, such as radiological images, pathological slides, or genetic test results.

Etymology

The term "reading" in this context is derived from the general English term "to read", which means to interpret written or printed matter. In the medical field, it has been extended to mean the interpretation of various types of medical data.

Related Terms

• Radiology: The medical specialty that uses medical imaging to diagnose and treat diseases within the body.
• Pathology: The study of the causes and effects of disease or injury.
• Genetic testing: A type of medical test that identifies changes in chromosomes, genes, or proteins.
• Medical imaging: The technique and process of creating visual representations of the interior of a body for clinical analysis and medical intervention.
• Clinical analysis: The set of methods that are used in the detection, diagnosis, and management of disease.
• Medical intervention: Any measure whose purpose is to improve health or alter the course of disease.

External links

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

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