Thickness

What does "Thickness" 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

In the field of medicine, "thickness" often refers to the size or depth of a particular part of the body, such as a layer of skin, a wall of an organ, or a tumor. It's like measuring how deep a pool is or how thick a book is. This measurement can help doctors understand more about a person's health condition. For example, the thickness of a mole can help determine if it's potentially cancerous or not.

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