Source : Free On-Line Dictionary of Computing

DICOM
     
         (From Digital Imaging and COmmunications
        in Medicine) A {standard} developed by ACR-NEMA (American
        College of Radiology - National Electrical Manufacturer's
        Association) for communications between medical imaging
        devices.  It conforms to the {ISO reference model} for network
        communications and incorporates {object-oriented} design
        concepts.
     
        (1995-03-29)