Width
Width
Width (pronounced: /wɪdθ/) is a term used in various fields, including medicine, to describe the measurement or extent of something from side to side; the lesser of two or the least of three dimensions of a body.
Etymology
The term "width" originates from the Old English word "wīdthu," which is a derivative of "wīd," meaning "wide."
In Medicine
In medicine, width is often used to describe the measurement of various body parts or to quantify the size of lesions, tumors, or other abnormalities. For example, the width of a patient's hip or the width of a wound may be measured to provide important information about a patient's health or the progress of their treatment.
Related Terms
- Length: The measurement or extent of something from end to end; the greater of two or the least of three dimensions of a body.
- Height: The measurement of someone or something from head to foot or from base to top.
- Depth: The distance from the top or surface to the bottom of something.
- Diameter: A straight line passing from side to side through the center of a body or figure, especially a circle or sphere.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Width
- Wikipedia's article - Width
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