- histomorphometry
- The quantitative measurement and characterization of microscopical images using a computer; manual or automated digital image analysis typically involves measurements and comparisons of selected geometric areas, perimeters, length angle of orientation, form factors, center of gravity coordinates, as well as image enhancement. [histo- + G. morphe, shape, + metron, measure]
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his·to·mor·phom·e·try -mȯr-'fäm-ə-trē n, pl -tries the quantitative study of the microscopic organization and structure of a tissue (as bone) esp. by computer-assisted analysis of images formed by a microscope* * *
his·to·mor·phom·e·try (his″to-mor-fomґə-tre) [histo- + morpho- + -metry] computerized characterization of tissue comparing physical measurements and other qualities of different tissue areas. histomorphometric adj
Medical dictionary. 2011.
