Aperture
Aperture (Medicine)
Aperture (pronounced: /ˈapərˌCHər/) is a term used in various fields of medicine. In general, it refers to an opening, hole, or gap. The term is derived from the Latin word 'apertura', meaning 'an opening'.
In Anatomy
In anatomy, an aperture refers to any opening in the body. For example, the nasal aperture is the opening of the nose, and the oral aperture is the opening of the mouth.
In Radiology
In radiology, the term aperture is used to describe the opening in a machine that allows radiation to pass through. For example, in a CT scanner, the aperture is the hole through which the patient is passed.
In Ophthalmology
In ophthalmology, the term aperture is used to refer to the opening in the eye that allows light to enter, also known as the pupil.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Aperture
- Wikipedia's article - Aperture
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