DICOM
DICOM
DICOM (/ˈdaɪkɒm/; an acronym for Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) is a standard for transmitting, storing, retrieving, printing, and sharing medical images. It was developed by the American College of Radiology (ACR) and the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA).
Etymology
The term DICOM is an acronym that stands for Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine. It was first used in 1983 when the ACR and NEMA began developing the standard.
Pronunciation
DICOM is pronounced as "DYE-kom".
Related Terms
- PACS: Picture Archiving and Communication System, a medical imaging technology which provides economical storage and convenient access to images from multiple modalities.
- HL7: Health Level Seven International, a set of international standards for transfer of clinical and administrative data between software applications used by various healthcare providers.
- Radiology: The medical specialty that uses medical imaging to diagnose and treat diseases within the bodies of animals, including humans.
- Medical Imaging: The technique and process of creating visual representations of the interior of a body for clinical analysis and medical intervention.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on DICOM
- Wikipedia's article - DICOM
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