Digital pathology
Digital Pathology
Digital Pathology (pronunciation: /ˈdɪdʒɪtəl pəˈθɒlədʒi/) is a sub-field of Pathology that involves managing and interpreting pathological information in a digital environment. It is enabled by computer technology that allows for the management of information generated from a digital slide.
Etymology
The term "Digital Pathology" is a combination of two words. "Digital" (from Latin digitus meaning 'finger', as fingers are used for discrete counting) refers to the use of binary data in the form of '0' and '1' to represent information. "Pathology" (from Greek pathos meaning 'suffering' and -logia meaning 'study of') is the study of disease.
Related Terms
- Whole Slide Imaging: A technology that involves scanning traditional glass slides to produce digital slides.
- Virtual Microscopy: The process of digitizing histological sections for viewing on a computer.
- Image Analysis: The extraction of meaningful information from images; mainly from digital images.
- Telepathology: The practice of pathology at a distance, using telecommunications technology to facilitate the transfer of image-rich pathology data between distant locations.
Usage
Digital Pathology is used in various applications such as education, research, and clinical practice. It allows for the storage and management of large amounts of data, enabling pathologists to make more accurate and informed decisions. It also facilitates remote consultation and collaboration among pathologists.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Digital pathology
- Wikipedia's article - Digital pathology
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