Cube
Cube (medical)
Cube (pronounced: /kyo͞ob/) is a term used in the medical field, particularly in the area of medical imaging and anatomy. It refers to a three-dimensional object with six equal square faces, often used to describe the shape of certain anatomical structures or the format of certain imaging techniques.
Etymology
The term "cube" originates from the Latin word "cubus", which means a "six-sided figure". In the context of medicine, it is used to describe objects or structures that have a similar shape.
Related Terms
- Cuboid: A three-dimensional figure that resembles a cube but has rectangular faces instead of square ones. In anatomy, it refers to one of the seven tarsal bones in the human foot.
- Cuboidal epithelium: A type of epithelial tissue in the body that has cells shaped like cubes.
- Voxel: In medical imaging, a voxel is a value on a regular grid in three-dimensional space, similar to a pixel with depth. Voxels are often used in the visualization and analysis of medical and scientific data.
Pronunciation
The term "cube" is pronounced as /kyo͞ob/.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cube
- Wikipedia's article - Cube
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