cardiothoracic ratios

A form of cardiothoracic ratio — 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.

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noun
  1. pluralplural of cardiothoracic ratio
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