Conform
Conform
Conform (/kənˈfɔːrm/), from the Latin word conformis meaning "similar in shape", is a term used in various fields of medicine to describe the process of adapting or becoming similar in form or nature.
In the context of medicine, conform can refer to the adaptation of a medical device or treatment to the specific needs or conditions of a patient. For example, in radiation therapy, a conformal treatment plan is designed to match the shape of the tumor, thereby minimizing the dose to the surrounding healthy tissues.
Related Terms
- Adaptation (biology): In biology and medicine, adaptation refers to the process by which organisms adjust to changes in their environment or their internal body conditions.
- Radiation therapy: This is a type of cancer treatment that uses beams of intense energy to kill cancer cells. Conformal radiation therapy is a type of radiation therapy that uses advanced technology to match the shape of the tumor.
- Conformal radiation therapy: This is a type of radiation therapy that uses advanced technology to match the shape of the tumor, thereby minimizing the dose to the surrounding healthy tissues.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Conform
- Wikipedia's article - Conform
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