Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine

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Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM)

Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) is a standard for transmitting, storing, retrieving, and sharing medical images. It is widely used in Radiology, Cardiology, and other medical imaging fields.

Pronunciation

Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine is pronounced as /ˈdɪdʒɪtəl ˈɪmɪdʒɪŋ ænd kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃənz ɪn ˈmɛdɪsɪn/.

Etymology

The term "Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine" was coined in the early 1980s by the American College of Radiology (ACR) and the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) to create a standard for transmitting medical images.

Related Terms

  • Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS): A medical imaging technology which provides economical storage and convenient access to images from multiple modalities.
  • Radiology Information System (RIS): A networked software system for managing medical imagery and associated data.
  • Computed Tomography (CT): A type of imaging that uses special x-ray equipment to make cross-sectional pictures of your body.
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): A type of imaging that uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of the organs and tissues within your body.

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