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Summit (medicine)
Summit (pronounced: /ˈsʌmɪt/) is a term used in medicine to refer to the highest point or apex of a structure. In medical context, it can refer to the topmost part of an organ, a lesion, or any anatomical structure.
Etymology
The term 'summit' originates from the Latin word 'summus', meaning 'highest'. In the medical field, it has been used since the late 19th century to denote the highest point of a structure.
Related Terms
- Apex (anatomy): The tip or summit of an organ or structure.
- Crest (anatomy): The ridge or top of a structure, similar to a summit.
- Peak (physiology): The highest point or maximum value, often used in the context of measurements or observations in medical tests.
- Vertex (anatomy): The highest point of the head, often referred to as the summit in medical terminology.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Summit
- Wikipedia's article - Summit
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