Volumetric
Volumetric (vō-lū-mĕ-trĭk)
Volumetric refers to the measurement of volume, particularly in the context of scientific and medical applications. It is derived from the Latin word "volumen" meaning roll, volume, and the Greek suffix "-metron" meaning measure.
Definition
In the field of medicine, volumetric analysis is a common quantitative analytical method used to determine the unknown concentration of a solution. It is often used in pharmacology to measure the volume of medication required for a specific treatment.
Usage
Volumetric measurements are crucial in various medical fields. For instance, in radiology, volumetric imaging is a technique that captures three-dimensional data sets of a specific area of the body. In anesthesiology, volumetric pumps are used to control the amount of anesthesia delivered to a patient.
Related Terms
- Volumetric Flask: A type of laboratory glassware used to prepare solutions with precise volumes.
- Volumetric Analysis: A method in analytical chemistry for determining the amount of substance in a specific volume.
- Volumetric Pump: A medical device used to deliver a precise volume of medication or fluid over a specific period.
Etymology
The term "volumetric" is derived from the Latin word "volumen" which means roll or volume, and the Greek suffix "-metron" which means measure. Thus, volumetric essentially means the measurement of volume.
Pronunciation
The term "volumetric" is pronounced as vō-lū-mĕ-trĭk.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Volumetric
- Wikipedia's article - Volumetric
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