Dimension
Dimension (medicine)
Dimension (pronounced: /dɪˈmɛnʃən/) is a term used in various fields of medicine to denote a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as length, breadth, depth, or height. The term is derived from the Latin word dimensio, which means 'a measuring'.
Related Terms
- Measurement: The process of obtaining the magnitude of a quantity relative to an agreed standard.
- Scale: A tool that is used to measure the dimension of an object or phenomenon.
- Metric System: The decimal measuring system based on the meter, liter, and gram as units of length, capacity, and weight or mass.
- Imperial System: A system of weights and measures that is used in the UK and other countries that were formerly part of the British Empire.
Usage in Medicine
In medicine, the term 'dimension' is often used to refer to the size or extent of a disease or condition. For example, the size of a tumor is often referred to as its 'dimension'. Similarly, the term can also refer to the extent of a patient's symptoms or the severity of their condition.
In medical imaging, 'dimension' refers to the size of an image or the resolution of an imaging device. In anatomy, it can refer to the size of a body part or organ.
In psychiatry, 'dimension' can refer to a range of symptoms or behaviors that are measured on a continuum, such as the severity of a patient's depression or anxiety.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dimension
- Wikipedia's article - Dimension
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