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Meaning of cardiothoracic ratio | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The ratio (MRD + MLD) / ID, where MRD is the greatest perpendicular diameter from midline to right heart border; MLD is the greatest perpendicular diameter from midline to left heart border; and ID is the internal diameter of the chest at the level of the right hemidiaphragm.

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

cardiothoracics cardiotin cardiotocogram cardiotocograph cardiotocography cardiotomy

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