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Rendering (medicine)
Rendering (pronunciation: /ˈrɛndərɪŋ/) is a term used in the field of medicine to describe the process of creating a visual representation of a biological structure for clinical analysis or medical intervention.
Etymology
The term 'rendering' originates from the Old French rendre, meaning 'to deliver' or 'to yield'. In the context of medicine, it refers to the delivery of a visual representation of a biological structure.
Related Terms
- Medical imaging: The technique and process of creating visual representations of the interior of a body for clinical analysis and medical intervention.
- Radiology: The science of using medical imaging to diagnose and sometimes also treat diseases within the body.
- Computed tomography (CT): A type of imaging that uses special x-ray equipment to make cross-sectional pictures of your body.
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): A type of imaging that uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of the organs and tissues within your body.
- Ultrasound: A type of imaging that uses high-frequency sound waves to look at organs and structures inside the body.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Rendering
- Wikipedia's article - Rendering
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