Region
Region (Medicine)
Region (pronounced: /ˈriːdʒən/) is a term used in medicine to describe a specific area of the body. It is derived from the Latin word 'regio', which means 'direction, line, boundary'.
Definition
In medical terminology, a region refers to a specific anatomical area of the body. It is often used to help locate structures and areas of the body more precisely. For example, the term 'abdominal region' refers to the area of the body containing the abdomen.
Related Terms
- Anatomy: The study of the structure of the body and its parts.
- Abdomen: The part of the body that contains the stomach, liver, intestines, and other organs.
- Thoracic region: The area of the body containing the chest.
- Lumbar region: The area of the body containing the lower back.
- Cranial region: The area of the body containing the head.
- Cervical region: The area of the body containing the neck.
Usage in Medicine
In medicine, the term region is used to describe a specific area of the body. This can be helpful in diagnosing and treating various medical conditions. For example, a doctor might say that a patient has pain in the lumbar region, meaning the lower back.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Region
- Wikipedia's article - Region
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