Computational human phantom
Computational Human Phantom
A Computational Human Phantom (pronunciation: /kəmˌpjuːtəˈreɪʃənəl ˈhjuːmən ˈfæntəm/) is a mathematical representation of the human body, used in the field of medical imaging and radiation therapy to simulate the interaction of radiation with human tissues.
Etymology
The term "Computational Human Phantom" is derived from the words "computational", referring to the use of computers for calculation or simulation, "human", referring to the human body, and "phantom", a term used in medical physics to describe a model of the human body or its parts.
Related Terms
- Medical Imaging: The technique and process of creating visual representations of the interior of a body for clinical analysis and medical intervention.
- Radiation Therapy: Therapy using ionizing radiation, generally as part of cancer treatment to control or kill malignant cells.
- Dosimetry: The measurement, calculation and assessment of the radiation dose received by the human body.
- Radiation Protection: The protection of people from harmful effects of exposure to ionizing radiation.
- Biomedical Engineering: The application of engineering principles and design concepts to medicine and biology for healthcare purposes.
Usage
Computational Human Phantoms are used in a variety of applications, including radiation therapy planning, radiation dose reconstruction, and the development of new imaging technologies. They can represent the entire human body or specific organs, and can be designed to simulate different patient populations (e.g., adults, children, pregnant women).
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Computational human phantom
- Wikipedia's article - Computational human phantom
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