Field
Field is a term used in various disciplines including mathematics, physics, computer science, and medicine. In the context of medicine, a field refers to a specific area of the body or a region of interest in a medical image.
Definition[edit | edit source]
In medicine, a field can refer to a specific area of the body that is the focus of a medical procedure or examination. For example, in surgery, the surgical field is the area of the body being operated on. In radiology, the field of view is the extent of the observable world that is seen at any given moment in an image.
Use in Medicine[edit | edit source]
In medical imaging, the term field is often used to refer to the area of the body that is being imaged. This can be a specific part of the body, such as the chest field in a chest X-ray, or a larger area, such as the field of view in a computed tomography (CT) scan.
In surgery, the surgical field is the area of the body that is exposed and being operated on. This area is typically sterilized and isolated to prevent infection.
In epidemiology, a field study is a research study conducted in a real-world setting, as opposed to in a laboratory or clinic.
Related Terms[edit | edit source]
- Field of view: In medical imaging, the field of view is the extent of the observable world that is seen at any given moment in an image.
- Surgical field: In surgery, the surgical field is the area of the body that is exposed and being operated on.
- Field study: In epidemiology, a field study is a research study conducted in a real-world setting, as opposed to in a laboratory or clinic.
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