TRUE
TRUE (Medical Term)
TRUE (pronounced: /tru:/) is an acronym in the medical field, often used to refer to the Trans Respiratory Unit Efficiency. It is a measure of the efficiency of the respiratory system in terms of oxygen uptake and carbon dioxide elimination.
Etymology
The term TRUE is an acronym, derived from the initial letters of the words Trans Respiratory Unit Efficiency. The term was first used in the late 20th century as a measure in respiratory physiology.
Related Terms
- Respiratory System: The complex system of organs and structures involved in the intake and exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between an organism and the environment.
- Oxygen Uptake: The amount of oxygen consumed by the body's tissues. It is often used as a measure of the efficiency of the respiratory and circulatory systems.
- Carbon Dioxide Elimination: The process by which the body removes excess carbon dioxide, a waste product of cellular respiration, from the blood and expels it from the body through exhalation.
- Respiratory Physiology: The branch of physiology concerned with the study of the respiratory system, including its functions and disorders.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on TRUE
- Wikipedia's article - TRUE
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