Methods of terms formation in nuclear medicine.

Open research Europe Pub Date : 2025-02-10 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI:10.12688/openreseurope.18941.1
Nigar Sadigova, Salmi Aliyeva
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Abstract

Background: Nuclear medicine is a dynamic field that uses radioactive substances for diagnosis, therapy, and research. Developing terminology in this domain involves addressing complex concepts across multiple disciplines. Greek and Latin roots provide universal terms, enabling clear communication among global professionals. Scientific prefixes, suffixes, and abbreviations further simplify advanced imaging concepts, while descriptive compounding and eponyms create intuitive and historically relevant terms.

Methods: The creation of nuclear medicine terminology combines linguistic precision with scientific innovation. Greek and Latin roots form universally understood terms with historical significance. Prefixes and suffixes add precision to describe technologies, while abbreviations like PET (Positron Emission Tomography) simplify complex terms for efficient communication. Descriptive compounding explains mechanisms clearly, and naming conventions honor inventors, adding historical depth. Standard units like Becquerel (Bq) and descriptors like SUV ensure consistent measurements. Terminology adapts to advances like PET/MRI, merging functional and anatomical imaging for enhanced clarity and utility.

Results: The systematic approach to nuclear medicine terminology provides a clear and consistent framework for communication. Greek and Latin roots standardize terms for complex processes, while prefixes and suffixes ensure descriptive precision. Abbreviations like PET and SUV improve communication speed and efficiency. Descriptive compounding simplifies understanding of technologies, and historical naming conventions honor significant contributions. Standard units, such as Bq and Gy, ensure measurement consistency. Hybrid imaging systems like PET/MRI drive terminology evolution, reflecting technological integration and enhancing diagnostic and therapeutic precision.

Conclusion: Nuclear medicine's systematic terminology ensures clarity and precision, vital for advancing diagnostics, treatment, and research. By combining classical roots, scientific prefixes, and standardized units, this framework fosters global collaboration and innovation. Abbreviations and intuitive compounding enhance accessibility, while eponyms honor historical contributions. As hybrid imaging systems evolve, this adaptable terminology continues to support innovation, bridging complex concepts with practical applications to advance patient care.

核医学术语形成方法。
背景:核医学是一个利用放射性物质进行诊断、治疗和研究的动态领域。在这个领域中开发术语涉及处理跨多个学科的复杂概念。希腊语和拉丁语的词根提供了通用术语,使全球专业人士之间能够进行清晰的交流。科学的前缀、后缀和缩写进一步简化了先进的成像概念,而描述性的复合和同名词创造了直观的和历史相关的术语。方法:核医学术语的创建将语言精确性与科学创新性相结合。希腊和拉丁词根形成了具有历史意义的普遍理解的术语。前缀和后缀增加了描述技术的准确性,而像PET(正电子发射断层扫描)这样的缩写简化了复杂的术语,以实现有效的交流。描述性复合清楚地解释了机制,命名惯例尊重发明者,增加了历史深度。像贝克勒尔(Bq)这样的标准单位和像SUV这样的描述符确保了测量的一致性。术语适应像PET/MRI这样的进步,合并功能和解剖成像,以增强清晰度和实用性。结果:核医学术语的系统化方法为交流提供了一个清晰一致的框架。希腊和拉丁词根规范了复杂过程的术语,而前缀和后缀确保了描述的准确性。PET、SUV等缩写提高了沟通的速度和效率。描述性复合简化了对技术的理解,而历史上的命名惯例则是为了纪念重大贡献。Bq、Gy等标准单位保证测量的一致性。像PET/MRI这样的混合成像系统推动了术语的演变,反映了技术的整合,提高了诊断和治疗的准确性。结论:核医学的系统术语确保了清晰度和准确性,对推进诊断、治疗和研究至关重要。通过结合经典根源、科学前缀和标准化单位,该框架促进了全球合作和创新。缩写和直观的组合增强了可访问性,而名字则是为了纪念历史贡献。随着混合成像系统的发展,这种适应性强的术语继续支持创新,将复杂的概念与实际应用联系起来,以推进患者护理。
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