Anterior two thirds

What does "Anterior two thirds" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Anterior two thirds" is a term used in medicine to describe a specific portion of an organ or body part. "Anterior" refers to the front part of the body, while "two thirds" indicates that it's not the entire part, but rather a significant majority of it. For example, if this term is used to describe a part of the brain, it means the frontmost two-thirds of that specific part. It's a way for medical professionals to pinpoint a specific area in the body.

Confusing Medical Report?

BaluMed makes medicine understandable! Our extensive medical report explanation 'translates' complex medical terms from MRI findings and discharge summaries into easily understandable language. With a combination of artificial intelligence and medical expertise, we offer quickly available and reliable information.

  • Extensive. Summary, explanation per section, glossary.
  • Fast & Reliable. Doctor-reviewed, receive today.
  • Privacy. Documents are automatically anonymized.
  • Multilingual. English or German.