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In the Industry Vocabulary Test
PACS
Also written as: PACS — Picture Archiving and Communication System
Picture Archiving and Communication System used to store, retrieve, and distribute medical images digitally.
Full Definition
Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) is a medical imaging technology that provides economical storage and convenient access to images from multiple modalities. PACS eliminates the need to manually file, retrieve, or transport film jackets and allows images to be viewed simultaneously by multiple users. In neuroinformatics, PACS systems are crucial for managing large volumes of brain imaging data across research and clinical settings.
Usage
Usage note: Always capitalize when referring to the system; lowercase when used generically as 'pacs data'.
In Context
- "The research team accessed historical brain scans through the hospital's PACS system." — Research protocol
- "Ensure all neuroimaging data is properly archived in PACS before publication." — Editorial guidelines
Also known as
picture archiving system
medical imaging database
Don't confuse with
DICOM
RIS