Decilitre
Decilitre
Decilitre (pronounced: /ˈdɛsɪˌliːtər/), often abbreviated as dL, is a metric unit of volume that is equal to one tenth of a litre. It is a common unit of measurement in the medical field, particularly in laboratory tests and measurements.
Etymology
The term "decilitre" originates from the French word "décilitre", which is a combination of the Latin-derived prefix "deci-" meaning "tenth" and "litre", a unit of volume in the metric system.
Usage in Medicine
In the medical field, the decilitre is often used in laboratory tests and measurements. For example, blood and urine tests often report results in terms of milligrams per decilitre (mg/dL). This unit of measurement is commonly used in tests for blood sugar levels, cholesterol levels, and many other types of laboratory tests.
Related Terms
- Litre: A litre is a unit of volume in the metric system, equivalent to 1.0567 U.S. liquid quarts and is equal to 1,000 cubic centimetres or 1 cubic decimetre.
- Millilitre: A millilitre is a unit of volume in the metric system, equivalent to one thousandth of a litre.
- Cubic Centimetre: A cubic centimetre is a unit of volume in the metric system, equivalent to one thousandth of a litre or one millilitre.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Decilitre
- Wikipedia's article - Decilitre
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