What does "Caliber" 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.
"Caliber" in a medical context refers to the size or diameter of a tube-like structure in the body. In the case of the spinal cord, it refers to how wide or narrow the spinal cord is. It's a way for doctors to describe if the spinal cord is of normal size or if it's unusually large or small.
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