Concentric rings

What does "Concentric rings" 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

Concentric rings refer to circles that share the same center point. Imagine throwing a stone into a calm pond and watching the ripples spread out. Each ripple is a ring, and they all share the same center point where the stone fell. In medicine, this term is often used to describe patterns seen in medical imaging or the growth patterns of certain cells or tissues.

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