As used herein, "medical image computing", "medical image processing", or "medical imaging" refers to systems, software, hardware, components, and/or apparatus that involve and combine the fields of computer science, information engineering, electrical engineering, physics, mathematics and medicine. Medical image computing develops computational and mathematical methods for working with medical images and their use for biomedical research and clinical care. One goal for medical image computing is to extract clinically relevant information or knowledge from medical images. While closely related to the field of medical imaging, medical image computing focuses on the computational analysis of the images, not their acquisition. The methods can be grouped into several broad categories: image segmentation, image registration, image-based physiological modeling, and others. (Search "medical image computing" on Wikipedia.com June 24, 2021. CC-BY-SA 3.0 Modified. Accessed June 24, 2021.) Medical image computing may include one or more processors or controllers on one or more computing devices. Such processors or controllers may be referred to herein as medical image processors. Medical imaging and medical image computing together can provide systems and methods to image, quantify and fuse both structural and functional information about a patient in vivo. These two technologies include the transformation of computational models to represent specific subjects/patients, thus paving the way for personalized computational models. Individualization of generic computational models through imaging can be realized in three complementary directions: definition of the subject-specific computational domain (anatomy) and related subdomains (tissue types); definition of boundary and initial conditions from (dynamic and/or functional) imaging; and characterization of structural and functional tissue properties. Medical imaging and medical image computing enable the translation of models to the clinical setting with both diagnostic and therapeutic applications. (Id.) … more As used herein, "medical image computing", "medical image processing", or "medical imaging" refers to systems, software, hardware, components, and/or apparatus that involve and combine the fields of computer science, information engineering, electrical engineering, physics, mathematics and medicine. Medical image computing develops computational and mathematical methods for working with medical images and their use for biomedical research and clinical care. One goal for medical image computing is to extract clinically relevant information or knowledge from medical images. While closely related to the field of medical imaging, medical image computing focuses on the computational analysis of the images, not their acquisition. The methods can be grouped into several broad categories: image segmentation, image registration, image-based physiological modeling, and others. (Search "medical image computing" on Wikipedia.com June 24, 2021. CC-BY-SA 3.0 Modified. Accessed June 24, 2021.) Medical image computing may include one or more processors or controllers on one or more computing devices. Such processors or controllers may be referred to herein as medical image processors. Medical imaging and medical image computing together can provide systems and methods to image, quantify and fuse both structural and functional information about a patient in vivo. These two technologies include the transformation of computational models to represent specific subjects/patients, thus paving the way for personalized computational models. Individualization of generic computational models through imaging can be realized in three complementary directions: definition of the subject-specific computational domain (anatomy) and related subdomains (tissue types); definition of boundary and initial conditions from (dynamic and/or functional) imaging; and characterization of structural and functional tissue properties. Medical imaging and medical image computing enable the translation of models to the clinical setting with both diagnostic and therapeutic applications. (Id.)

"Depressed state" refers to a state or condition in which a device, structure, component, apparatus, system, and/or assembly has been pressed from a first position to a second position. Often, a depressed state includes a state in which the device, structure, component, apparatus, system, and/or assembly is moved from an extended position to a non-extended position. … more "Depressed state" refers to a state or condition in which a device, structure, component, apparatus, system, and/or assembly has been pressed from a first position to a second position. Often, a depressed state includes a state in which the device, structure, component, apparatus, system, and/or assembly is moved from an extended position to a non-extended position.

"Tragus" refers to a small, pointed, cartilaginous projection located on the outer ear, just in front of the ear canal and partially covering ear canal. The tragus is situated opposite the antitragus, another small projection on the ear. The tragus helps to funnel sound waves into the ear canal and also aids in protecting the ear canal from foreign objects. The tragus is a feature of the anatomy of the human ear and varies in size and shape among individuals. (© ChatGPT 3.5 Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com/chat April 9, 2024). … more "Tragus" refers to a small, pointed, cartilaginous projection located on the outer ear, just in front of the ear canal and partially covering ear canal. The tragus is situated opposite the antitragus, another small projection on the ear. The tragus helps to funnel sound waves into the ear canal and also aids in protecting the ear canal from foreign objects. The tragus is a feature of the anatomy of the human ear and varies in size and shape among individuals. (© ChatGPT 3.5 Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com/chat April 9, 2024).

“Inflation state” refers to a state or condition of inflation of a container, vessel, space, or volume. An inflation state is a measure of a degree and/or quality of inflation of a vessel at a given point in time. An inflation state can be expressed as a percentage with 0% being an uninflated state and 100% being a fully inflated state. Examples of inflation states include, but are not limited to, full inflation or fully inflated, under inflated, partially inflated, not inflated, no inflation, uninflated, over inflated, and the like. In certain embodiments, an over inflated state is a condition in which the vessel is inflated to a pressure beyond its designed capacity or inflated to a pressure level that containment of a fluid by the vessel fails and fluid is released. … more “Inflation state” refers to a state or condition of inflation of a container, vessel, space, or volume. An inflation state is a measure of a degree and/or quality of inflation of a vessel at a given point in time. An inflation state can be expressed as a percentage with 0% being an uninflated state and 100% being a fully inflated state. Examples of inflation states include, but are not limited to, full inflation or fully inflated, under inflated, partially inflated, not inflated, no inflation, uninflated, over inflated, and the like. In certain embodiments, an over inflated state is a condition in which the vessel is inflated to a pressure beyond its designed capacity or inflated to a pressure level that containment of a fluid by the vessel fails and fluid is released.

“Inflated state” refers to a state or condition of a container in which the container holds a desired level of a fluid. In certain aspects, an inflated state may include a state in which a container deforms and may expand to manage a fluid and/or pressure of the fluid within the container. … more “Inflated state” refers to a state or condition of a container in which the container holds a desired level of a fluid. In certain aspects, an inflated state may include a state in which a container deforms and may expand to manage a fluid and/or pressure of the fluid within the container.

"Deflator" refers to a structure, device, component, member, system, assembly, and/or part configured deflate or cause deflation of a structure, container, system, device, or apparatus. Generally, a deflator is configured to release and/or remove a fluid such as a liquid or a gas from a closed or closable system such that the system has less fluid or fluids within the system experience a decrease in pressure within the system. An deflator can be a single component or structure or a plurality of components or structures or an assembly. The deflator can be mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, manual, chemical, thermal, pyrotechnic, electronic, or electromechanical. … more "Deflator" refers to a structure, device, component, member, system, assembly, and/or part configured deflate or cause deflation of a structure, container, system, device, or apparatus. Generally, a deflator is configured to release and/or remove a fluid such as a liquid or a gas from a closed or closable system such that the system has less fluid or fluids within the system experience a decrease in pressure within the system. An deflator can be a single component or structure or a plurality of components or structures or an assembly. The deflator can be mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, manual, chemical, thermal, pyrotechnic, electronic, or electromechanical.

"Antitragus" refers to a small projection of cartilage located on the external ear, positioned opposite and superior to the earlobe. (© ChatGPT 3.5 Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com/chat April 9, 2024). … more "Antitragus" refers to a small projection of cartilage located on the external ear, positioned opposite and superior to the earlobe. (© ChatGPT 3.5 Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com/chat April 9, 2024).

"Biasing force" refers to a force applied to a mechanical system, structure, or component to maintain or adjust its position, orientation, or behavior in a desired manner. A biasing force is often used to counteract other forces or influences acting on the system and ensure its stable operation under varying conditions. A biasing force may be encountered in various mechanisms, such as springs, weights, magnets, or pneumatic or hydraulic systems. These components apply a force or torque to maintain equilibrium, provide resistance, or produce a predetermined response when the system is subjected to external loads or disturbances. (© ChatGPT 3.5 Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com/chat April 9, 2024). … more "Biasing force" refers to a force applied to a mechanical system, structure, or component to maintain or adjust its position, orientation, or behavior in a desired manner. A biasing force is often used to counteract other forces or influences acting on the system and ensure its stable operation under varying conditions. A biasing force may be encountered in various mechanisms, such as springs, weights, magnets, or pneumatic or hydraulic systems. These components apply a force or torque to maintain equilibrium, provide resistance, or produce a predetermined response when the system is subjected to external loads or disturbances. (© ChatGPT 3.5 Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com/chat April 9, 2024).

As used herein, a "spring" or "biasing member" refers to an elastic structure that stores mechanical energy. Springs can be made of a variety of elastic material such as spring steel or plastic and can be cylindrical and/or helical in shape. Various types of springs can be used including coil springs, torsion springs, flat springs, and the like. (Search "spring (device)" on Wikipedia.com Nov. 28, 2020. Modified. Accessed Jan. 6, 2020. … more As used herein, a "spring" or "biasing member" refers to an elastic structure that stores mechanical energy. Springs can be made of a variety of elastic material such as spring steel or plastic and can be cylindrical and/or helical in shape. Various types of springs can be used including coil springs, torsion springs, flat springs, and the like. (Search "spring (device)" on Wikipedia.com Nov. 28, 2020. Modified. Accessed Jan. 6, 2020.

“Syringe” refers to is a medical device used for injecting or withdrawing fluids. A syringe can include several basic parts: a barrel, a plunger, a needle, a tip/cap, a luer lock / luer slip, plunger seal/gasket, and/or a flange. A barrel is a main body of the syringe, usually made of plastic or glass, which holds a fluid to be injected or withdrawn. The barrel may include volume markings to indicate the amount of fluid inside, allowing for accurate measurement. A plunger is a movable component that fits snugly inside the barrel. The plunger usually has a handle or thumb grip at one end for easy manipulation. When the plunger is pushed or pulled, the plunger creates a vacuum or pressure within the barrel, allowing the fluid to be drawn into the syringe or expelled from the syringe. The needle is a hollow, pointed metal tube attached to the end of the syringe barrel. A needle can be used to penetrate the skin or other tissues for an injection or withdrawal of fluids. Needles come in various lengths and gauges depending on the specific application. In certain embodiments, a syringe may not include a needle and instead may be coupled to another structure such as a fluid passage. In certain embodiments, a syringe may include a tip of the syringe where the needle can be attached. Some syringes may come with a removable cap to cover a needle before use. In certain embodiments, a syringe may include a luer lock or luer slip. These are two common types of connections used to attach a needle to the syringe. The luer lock mechanism involves twisting a needle onto the syringe for a secure connection, while the luer slip mechanism involves simply pushing a needle onto the syringe. A plunger seal or gasket is a rubber or silicone ring located at the base of the plunger. The plunger seal or gasket forms a tight seal against the inner walls of a barrel, preventing leakage of the fluid. Some syringes have a flange, which is a flat, wing-like extension at the base of the barrel. The flange provides stability and support when the syringe is held or manipulated. (© ChatGPT 3.5 Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com/chat April 9, 2024). … more “Syringe” refers to is a medical device used for injecting or withdrawing fluids. A syringe can include several basic parts: a barrel, a plunger, a needle, a tip/cap, a luer lock / luer slip, plunger seal/gasket, and/or a flange. A barrel is a main body of the syringe, usually made of plastic or glass, which holds a fluid to be injected or withdrawn. The barrel may include volume markings to indicate the amount of fluid inside, allowing for accurate measurement. A plunger is a movable component that fits snugly inside the barrel. The plunger usually has a handle or thumb grip at one end for easy manipulation. When the plunger is pushed or pulled, the plunger creates a vacuum or pressure within the barrel, allowing the fluid to be drawn into the syringe or expelled from the syringe. The needle is a hollow, pointed metal tube attached to the end of the syringe barrel. A needle can be used to penetrate the skin or other tissues for an injection or withdrawal of fluids. Needles come in various lengths and gauges depending on the specific application. In certain embodiments, a syringe may not include a needle and instead may be coupled to another structure such as a fluid passage. In certain embodiments, a syringe may include a tip of the syringe where the needle can be attached. Some syringes may come with a removable cap to cover a needle before use. In certain embodiments, a syringe may include a luer lock or luer slip. These are two common types of connections used to attach a needle to the syringe. The luer lock mechanism involves twisting a needle onto the syringe for a secure connection, while the luer slip mechanism involves simply pushing a needle onto the syringe. A plunger seal or gasket is a rubber or silicone ring located at the base of the plunger. The plunger seal or gasket forms a tight seal against the inner walls of a barrel, preventing leakage of the fluid. Some syringes have a flange, which is a flat, wing-like extension at the base of the barrel. The flange provides stability and support when the syringe is held or manipulated. (© ChatGPT 3.5 Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com/chat April 9, 2024).

"Compression force", also known as compressive force, refers to a type of mechanical force that acts to decrease the volume of an object or material by pushing its particles closer together. A compression force may be exerted uniformly in all directions on the object or material. Alternatively, a compression force may be exerted on a side or wall of an object or set of material. Compression forces can be generated when an external load or pressure is applied to an object, or part of an object causing the object, or part of the object to undergo compression or deformation. (© ChatGPT 3.5 Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com/chat April 9, 2024) … more "Compression force", also known as compressive force, refers to a type of mechanical force that acts to decrease the volume of an object or material by pushing its particles closer together. A compression force may be exerted uniformly in all directions on the object or material. Alternatively, a compression force may be exerted on a side or wall of an object or set of material. Compression forces can be generated when an external load or pressure is applied to an object, or part of an object causing the object, or part of the object to undergo compression or deformation. (© ChatGPT 3.5 Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com/chat April 9, 2024)

"Plunger" refers to a cylindrical or tapered mechanism or structure typically used to create or control fluid pressure, motion, or displacement within a closed system. A plunger may include a rod or shaft with a larger diameter head or disc at one end, often referred to as the "plunger head." Plungers are commonly used in various applications, including plumbing, hydraulic systems, pumps, and syringes. (© ChatGPT 3.5 Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com/chat April 9, 2024) In plumbing, a plunger is a tool consisting of a handle attached to a rubber suction cup. A plunger is used to create a vacuum or pressure differential within a pipe or drain, helping to dislodge clogs by forcing air or water through the system. In hydraulic systems, a plunger is a component that moves back and forth within a cylinder, often driven by hydraulic pressure, to exert force or control the flow of fluids. In syringes, a plunger is a part that fits into a barrel and is pushed or pulled to expel or draw in fluids. (© ChatGPT 3.5 Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com/chat April 9, 2024) … more "Plunger" refers to a cylindrical or tapered mechanism or structure typically used to create or control fluid pressure, motion, or displacement within a closed system. A plunger may include a rod or shaft with a larger diameter head or disc at one end, often referred to as the "plunger head." Plungers are commonly used in various applications, including plumbing, hydraulic systems, pumps, and syringes. (© ChatGPT 3.5 Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com/chat April 9, 2024) In plumbing, a plunger is a tool consisting of a handle attached to a rubber suction cup. A plunger is used to create a vacuum or pressure differential within a pipe or drain, helping to dislodge clogs by forcing air or water through the system. In hydraulic systems, a plunger is a component that moves back and forth within a cylinder, often driven by hydraulic pressure, to exert force or control the flow of fluids. In syringes, a plunger is a part that fits into a barrel and is pushed or pulled to expel or draw in fluids. (© ChatGPT 3.5 Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com/chat April 9, 2024)

“Rod” refers to an instrument, structure, device, or component that is long and slender or narrow and structured, organized, configured, positioned, designed, arranged, and/or engineered to press or push against or couple to another structure, instrument, component, or device. … more “Rod” refers to an instrument, structure, device, or component that is long and slender or narrow and structured, organized, configured, positioned, designed, arranged, and/or engineered to press or push against or couple to another structure, instrument, component, or device.

"Piston" refers to a component typically found in engines, compressors, pumps, and hydraulic systems. Often, a piston is cylindrical. In certain embodiments, a piston may move back and forth within a cylinder or other chamber in response to pressure or mechanical force. Pistons are often attached to a connecting rod, and the movement of a piston may convert pressure into mechanical energy or mechanical motion, or vice versa. (© ChatGPT 3.5 Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com/chat April 9, 2024) … more "Piston" refers to a component typically found in engines, compressors, pumps, and hydraulic systems. Often, a piston is cylindrical. In certain embodiments, a piston may move back and forth within a cylinder or other chamber in response to pressure or mechanical force. Pistons are often attached to a connecting rod, and the movement of a piston may convert pressure into mechanical energy or mechanical motion, or vice versa. (© ChatGPT 3.5 Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com/chat April 9, 2024)

"Outlet" refers to a point or opening through which something, such as electricity, water, air, goods, or a fluid, can pass or be distributed. In general, an outlet serves as a point of distribution or dispersion for something, allowing it to flow or be accessed. (© ChatGPT 3.5 Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com/chat April 9, 2024). … more "Outlet" refers to a point or opening through which something, such as electricity, water, air, goods, or a fluid, can pass or be distributed. In general, an outlet serves as a point of distribution or dispersion for something, allowing it to flow or be accessed. (© ChatGPT 3.5 Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com/chat April 9, 2024).

"Chamber" refers to any apparatus, instrument, structure, device, component, system, or assembly structured, organized, configured, designed, arranged, or engineered to hold, support, retain, house, enclose, or contain an object, a substance, a fluid, and/or a material. An chamber can include a body or housing and/or one or more access inlets, outlets, ports, and/or openings to permit access to the chamber by an object or substance such as a fluid. In certain embodiments, a chamber may be made of plastic or glass and may be reusable or disposable. In certain embodiments, a chamber can be implemented as a flexible sack or bladder. The chamber may also include or may be filled with fluid. … more "Chamber" refers to any apparatus, instrument, structure, device, component, system, or assembly structured, organized, configured, designed, arranged, or engineered to hold, support, retain, house, enclose, or contain an object, a substance, a fluid, and/or a material. An chamber can include a body or housing and/or one or more access inlets, outlets, ports, and/or openings to permit access to the chamber by an object or substance such as a fluid. In certain embodiments, a chamber may be made of plastic or glass and may be reusable or disposable. In certain embodiments, a chamber can be implemented as a flexible sack or bladder. The chamber may also include or may be filled with fluid.

"Neck" refers to a device, apparatus, member, component, system, assembly, module, subsystem, circuit, or structure, that connects two other parts, structures, and/or components. Often a neck is a structure that connects to a head. In certain embodiments, a neck may connect a head structure to a body or trunk structure. In certain embodiments, a neck is a narrow structure in relation to other structures of a device, apparatus, member, component, system, assembly, module, subsystem, circuit, or structure. … more "Neck" refers to a device, apparatus, member, component, system, assembly, module, subsystem, circuit, or structure, that connects two other parts, structures, and/or components. Often a neck is a structure that connects to a head. In certain embodiments, a neck may connect a head structure to a body or trunk structure. In certain embodiments, a neck is a narrow structure in relation to other structures of a device, apparatus, member, component, system, assembly, module, subsystem, circuit, or structure.

"Head" refers to a device, apparatus, member, component, system, assembly, module, subsystem, circuit, or structure, organized, configured, designed, arranged, or engineered to have a more prominent role in a particular feature, design, structure, function, operation, process, method, and/or procedure for a device, apparatus, member, component, system, assembly, module, subsystem, circuit, or structure the includes, is coupled to, or interfaces with the head. In certain embodiments, the head may sit at the top or in another prominent position when interfacing with and/or coupled to a device, apparatus, member, component, system, assembly, module, subsystem, circuit, or structure. … more "Head" refers to a device, apparatus, member, component, system, assembly, module, subsystem, circuit, or structure, organized, configured, designed, arranged, or engineered to have a more prominent role in a particular feature, design, structure, function, operation, process, method, and/or procedure for a device, apparatus, member, component, system, assembly, module, subsystem, circuit, or structure the includes, is coupled to, or interfaces with the head. In certain embodiments, the head may sit at the top or in another prominent position when interfacing with and/or coupled to a device, apparatus, member, component, system, assembly, module, subsystem, circuit, or structure.

As used herein, “passage” refers to a duct, a vessel, an opening, a void, or other channel in a body, part, component, or structure, of a an apparatus, instrument, structure, member, device, component, system, or assembly. In certain embodiments, a passage is narrow and longer than the passage is wide. (Search "passage" on wordhippo.com. WordHippo, 2021. Web. Accessed 15 Nov. 2021. Modified.) … more As used herein, “passage” refers to a duct, a vessel, an opening, a void, or other channel in a body, part, component, or structure, of a an apparatus, instrument, structure, member, device, component, system, or assembly. In certain embodiments, a passage is narrow and longer than the passage is wide. (Search "passage" on wordhippo.com. WordHippo, 2021. Web. Accessed 15 Nov. 2021. Modified.)

"Tip" refers to an end of a structure. Often, a tip includes tapered edges that come together to form an edge and/or a point. A tip can be sharp or blunt. A tip can have a variety of shapes, sizes, and cross sections. A tip can have a circular cross section. A tip can include a single structure or a plurality of structures such as in a system or an assembly. … more "Tip" refers to an end of a structure. Often, a tip includes tapered edges that come together to form an edge and/or a point. A tip can be sharp or blunt. A tip can have a variety of shapes, sizes, and cross sections. A tip can have a circular cross section. A tip can include a single structure or a plurality of structures such as in a system or an assembly.