Tram track (medicine)
Tram track (medicine)
The Tram track (pronunciation: /træm træk/) is a term used in medicine to describe a specific appearance in certain medical imaging studies, particularly in radiology. The term is derived from the resemblance of the imaging findings to the parallel lines of a tram track.
Etymology
The term "Tram track" is derived from the English words "tram," which refers to a type of public transport that runs on tracks, and "track," which refers to the path or course laid out for something to follow. In the medical context, it is used metaphorically to describe the appearance of certain imaging findings.
Usage in Medicine
In medicine, the term "Tram track" is used to describe a characteristic appearance in certain medical imaging studies. This appearance is typically seen in conditions such as Bronchiectasis, where the bronchial walls thicken due to chronic inflammation and infection, resulting in parallel lines on a chest X-ray or CT scan that resemble tram tracks.
Related Terms
- Bronchiectasis: A condition where damage to the airways causes them to widen and become flabby and scarred.
- Radiology: The science dealing with X-rays and other high-energy radiation, especially the use of such radiation for the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
- Medical imaging: The technique and process of creating visual representations of the interior of a body for clinical analysis and medical intervention.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Tram track (medicine)
- Wikipedia's article - Tram track (medicine)
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