Alberta

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Alberta (Medicine)

Alberta (pronounced /ælˈbɜːrtə/) is not only a province in Canada, but also a term used in the medical field. The etymology of the term is derived from the Latin word "Albertus", which means "bright" or "noble".

Medical Usage

In the medical field, Alberta is used to refer to the Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score (ASPECTS), a 10-point quantitative topographic computed tomography scan score used in predicting the outcome of a stroke patient.

Related Terms

  • Stroke: A medical condition in which poor blood flow to the brain results in cell death.
  • Computed Tomography (CT) Scan: A type of imaging that uses special x-ray equipment to make cross-sectional pictures of your body.
  • ASPECTS: Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score, a scoring system used to assess the extent of a stroke.

Pronunciation

The term Alberta is pronounced as /ælˈbɜːrtə/.

Etymology

The term Alberta is derived from the Latin word "Albertus", which means "bright" or "noble". It was first used in the medical field to refer to the Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score (ASPECTS) due to the program's origin in the province of Alberta, Canada.

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