Field of View
Field of View
Field of View (pronounced: /fiːld ɒv vjuː/) is a term used in various disciplines, including Optics, Photography, Astronomy, and Medicine, to describe the extent of the observable environment at any given moment.
Etymology
The term "Field of View" originates from the English language, with "field" meaning an area or open land and "view" referring to the act of seeing or inspecting. In the context of medicine, it refers to the total area that can be seen through a medical imaging device or during a medical procedure.
In Medicine
In Medicine, the Field of View is an important concept in medical imaging. It refers to the extent of the area that can be visualized or examined using imaging techniques such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computed Tomography (CT), and Ultrasound. The Field of View can be adjusted depending on the area of interest and the type of imaging device used.
Related Terms
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging: A medical imaging technique used in radiology to form pictures of the anatomy and the physiological processes of the body.
- Computed Tomography: A type of imaging that uses special x-ray equipment to make cross-sectional pictures of your body.
- Ultrasound: A medical test that uses high-frequency sound waves to capture live images from the inside of your body.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Field of View
- Wikipedia's article - Field of View
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski