Deciliter
Deciliter
Deciliter (pronounced: /ˈdɛsɪˌliːtər/), is a common unit of volume in the International System of Units. It is equivalent to one-tenth of a liter.
Etymology
The term "Deciliter" is derived from the Latin word 'decimus', meaning 'tenth', and the Greek word 'litra', meaning 'a measure of capacity'.
Usage in Medical Field
In the medical field, the deciliter is often used to express concentrations of substances in blood or urine. For example, blood sugar levels are typically measured in milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL).
Related Terms
- Milliliter: A unit of volume equal to one-thousandth of a liter.
- Centiliter: A unit of volume equal to one-hundredth of a liter.
- Liter: A unit of volume equal to one thousand cubic centimeters.
- Cubic centimeter: A unit of volume in the International System of Units, equal to the volume of a cube with edges one centimeter in length.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Deciliter
- Wikipedia's article - Deciliter
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