Inferior pole

What does "Inferior pole" 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

Inferior pole is a term used in medicine to describe the lower part or bottom end of an organ or structure in the body. For example, in the case of the kidneys, the inferior pole would be the bottom part of the kidney. This term helps doctors to locate and describe where exactly in the body a problem might be occurring. It's like a map reference for different parts of the body.

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