Segment
Segment
Segment (/ˈsɛɡmənt/), from the Latin segmentum meaning "a piece cut off", is a term used in various fields of medicine to denote a part or section of an organ or body part that has been divided or appears naturally divided.
Anatomy
In anatomy, a segment refers to a part of an organ or body part that has been divided or appears naturally divided. For example, the liver is divided into several segments, each with its own blood supply and drainage. Similarly, the lungs are divided into lobes and segments.
Radiology
In radiology, a segment refers to a section of an image, such as a CT scan or MRI, that has been divided for analysis. This can be useful in identifying and diagnosing various conditions, such as tumors or lesions.
Genetics
In genetics, a segment refers to a portion of DNA or a chromosome. This can include genes, exons, introns, and other genetic elements.
Related Terms
- Anatomical segmentation: The division of an organism or body part into a series of similar structures.
- Segmentation (biology): The division of some animal and plant body plans into a series of repetitive segments.
- Segmentation (genetics): The division of a chromosome or DNA molecule into segments during replication or recombination.
- Segmentation (radiology): The division of an image into segments for analysis.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Segment
- Wikipedia's article - Segment
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