Sliced
Sliced
Sliced (/slaɪst/), from the Old English slītan, meaning to split or divide, is a term commonly used in the medical field to describe a method of imaging or a type of surgical procedure.
Definition
In medical terminology, 'sliced' refers to the process of dividing a body part or a medical image into thin sections for detailed examination. This term is often used in the context of imaging techniques such as CT scans and MRI, where the body is 'sliced' into multiple cross-sectional images.
Related Terms
- Cross-sectional Imaging: A type of medical imaging that produces 'slices' of the body, allowing for detailed examination of tissues and organs.
- Tomography: A technique for displaying a representation of a cross section through a human body or other solid object using X-rays or ultrasound.
- Slice Thickness: In imaging, this refers to the thickness of the individual slices obtained in a cross-sectional image.
- Axial Plane: Also known as the transverse plane, this is an imaginary line dividing the body into superior and inferior parts. In imaging, axial slices are often used.
- Sagittal Plane: An anatomical term for a plane parallel to the median plane. In imaging, sagittal slices are often used.
- Coronal Plane: An anatomical term for a vertical plane dividing the body into anterior and posterior (front and back) sections. In imaging, coronal slices are often used.
Etymology
The term 'sliced' originates from the Old English slītan, which means to split or divide. In the medical context, it has been used since the advent of cross-sectional imaging techniques in the 20th century.
Pronunciation
The term 'sliced' is pronounced as /slaɪst/.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sliced
- Wikipedia's article - Sliced
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