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DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine)

DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) is the global standard for medical imaging and associated data. It specifies the formats of medical images that can be exchanged with the necessary data and quality for clinical applications. DICOM is widely used in radiology, cardiology, radiotherapy, and other medical fields. Developed in 1993, it has transformed radiology by enabling a fully digital workflow. Recognized as the ISO 12052 standard, DICOM supports billions of medical images in clinical care, improving diagnostics and patient care worldwide.

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