Virtual
Virtual
Virtual (/vɜːr.tʃuː.əl/; from the Latin virtus, meaning "virtue") is a term that refers to something that is not physically existing but made by software to appear to do so. In the medical field, it is often used in the context of virtual reality, virtual surgery, and virtual healthcare.
Etymology
The term "virtual" comes from the Latin word virtus, which means "virtue". It was first used in the sense of "being something in essence or effect, though not actually or in fact" in the mid-1400s. The use of the term in the context of computers dates back to the 1950s.
Related Terms
- Virtual Reality: A simulated experience that can be similar to or completely different from the real world. In medicine, it is used for various purposes such as pain management, rehabilitation, and surgical training.
- Virtual Surgery: A term for a variety of different computer-based simulation techniques that are used for surgical training purposes. It allows surgeons to practice complex procedures in a safe environment before performing them on patients.
- Virtual Healthcare: Also known as telemedicine, it refers to the provision of healthcare services remotely via telecommunications technology. It includes virtual consultations, remote patient monitoring, and digital transmission of medical imaging.
- Virtual Patient: A computer simulation of real-life clinical scenarios for the purpose of medical training, education, or assessment. Virtual patients are used in virtual reality environments to provide a realistic and immersive learning experience for healthcare professionals.
- Virtual Anatomy: The use of computer technology to create a virtual representation of the human body for educational and clinical purposes. It allows for interactive exploration of the body's structures and functions.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Virtual
- Wikipedia's article - Virtual
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