Vidrio
Vidrio
Vidrio (pronunciation: /ˈvidrioʊ/) is a term of Spanish origin, derived from the Latin word vitrum, meaning glass. In the medical context, Vidrio is often used to describe a glass-like appearance in radiology, particularly in reference to the lung fields on a chest radiograph.
Etymology
The term Vidrio is derived from the Spanish word for glass, which in turn originates from the Latin vitrum. The term is used in medical radiology to describe a specific appearance on imaging studies.
Related Terms
- Ground-glass opacity: This is a radiological term used to describe an area of increased attenuation in the lung on computed tomography (CT). The term is derived from the similar appearance of these areas to ground glass.
- Radiology: This is the medical specialty that uses medical imaging to diagnose and treat diseases within the bodies of animals and humans.
- Computed Tomography (CT): This is an imaging procedure that uses special x-ray equipment to create detailed pictures, or scans, of areas inside the body. It is also referred to as computerized tomography and computerized axial tomography (CAT).
- Chest Radiograph: Also known as a chest X-ray, it is a projection radiograph of the chest used to diagnose conditions affecting the chest, its contents, and nearby structures.
- Attenuation: In radiology, attenuation is the reduction in intensity of an x-ray beam as it passes through material.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Vidrio
- Wikipedia's article - Vidrio
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