Aperture

Aperture (Medicine)

Aperture (pronounced: /ˈapərˌCHər/) is a term used in various fields of medicine. In general, it refers to an opening, hole, or gap. The term is derived from the Latin word 'apertura', meaning 'an opening'.

In Anatomy

In anatomy, an aperture refers to any opening in the body. For example, the nasal aperture is the opening of the nose, and the oral aperture is the opening of the mouth.

In Radiology

In radiology, the term aperture is used to describe the opening in a machine that allows radiation to pass through. For example, in a CT scanner, the aperture is the hole through which the patient is passed.

In Ophthalmology

In ophthalmology, the term aperture is used to refer to the opening in the eye that allows light to enter, also known as the pupil.

Related Terms

• Nasal aperture
• Oral aperture
• CT scanner
• Pupil

See Also

• Anatomy
• Radiology
• Ophthalmology

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Aperture
• Wikipedia's article - Aperture

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