Central
Central
Central (pronunciation: /ˈsɛntrəl/), from the Latin centrum meaning "center", is a term often used in various fields of study, including medicine, to denote something that is in the middle or serves as a focal point.
Medical Context
In the medical field, the term central is used to describe something that is located in the center or main part of the body or organ. It is often used in conjunction with other terms to provide a more specific description. For example, Central Nervous System (CNS) refers to the part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord.
Related Terms
- Central Line: A catheter placed into a large vein in the neck, chest, or groin to administer medication or fluids, obtain blood tests, and directly obtain cardiovascular measurements.
- Central Venous Pressure (CVP): The pressure of blood in the thoracic vena cava, near the right atrium of the heart. CVP reflects the amount of blood returning to the heart and the ability of the heart to pump the blood into the arterial system.
- Central Nervous System (CNS): The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord. The CNS is responsible for integrating sensory information and responding accordingly.
- Central Processing Unit (CPU): In medical imaging, the CPU is the part of a computer that performs most of the processing inside the computer. It is an important part of medical devices used for imaging such as CT scanners, MRI machines, and Ultrasound machines.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Central
- Wikipedia's article - Central
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