Convex hull

Convex Hull

The Convex Hull (pronunciation: /ˈkɒnvɛks hʌl/) is a concept used in Computational Geometry and Mathematics. It is not directly related to medical terminology, but it is used in various medical imaging and data analysis applications.

Etymology

The term "Convex Hull" is derived from the mathematical terms "convex", which refers to a shape that has no interior angles greater than 180 degrees, and "hull", which refers to the smallest convex polygon that can contain a given set of points.

Definition

In Computational Geometry, a Convex Hull of a shape is defined as the smallest convex set that contains it. In simpler terms, it is the shape formed when a rubber band is stretched around the shape and let go, so it tightly encloses the shape.

Usage in Medical Field

In the medical field, the concept of Convex Hull is used in various imaging and data analysis applications. For example, in Medical Imaging, it is used to identify and isolate specific regions of interest in an image. In Data Analysis, it is used to understand the distribution and relationships between different data points.

Related Terms

• Computational Geometry
• Medical Imaging
• Data Analysis
• Convex Polygon
• Convex Set

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Convex hull
• Wikipedia's article - Convex hull

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