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PACS

Acronym for picture archive and communication system, a computer network for digitized radiologic images and reports.

PACS

Picture Archiving and Communication Systems. A system based on the universal (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) standard, which uses a server to store and allow facile access to high-quality radiologic images, including conventional films, CT, MRI, PET scans and other medical images over a network.

PACS components:
• Imaging modality—e.g., X-ray, CT, MRI etc.;
• Secure network for transmitting patient information;
• Workstations for interpreting and reviewing images;
• Archives for the storing and retrieving images and reports.

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PACS

Computers or networks dedicated to the storage, retrieval, distribution, and presentation of images.
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