virtual atlas
[VER-choo-ul AT-lus]
nounpl: virtual atlases / virtual atlanti
atlas virtual
1. A digital, interactive map or collection of maps accessible via computer or internet that displays geographical, anatomical, astronomical, or other spatial information
The medical student used a virtual atlas to study human anatomy in three dimensions.
O estudante de medicina usou um atlas virtual para estudar anatomia humana em três dimensões.
2. A software application or online platform that provides interactive, often three-dimensional representations of geographical regions, celestial bodies, or organizational systems
Google Earth is a popular virtual atlas that allows users to explore the world from their homes.
Google Earth é um atlas virtual popular que permite aos usuários explorar o mundo de suas casas.
3. A comprehensive digital reference tool combining maps, data visualization, and informational resources on a specific subject
The brain virtual atlas helped researchers identify different neural structures.
O atlas virtual do cérebro ajudou pesquisadores a identificar diferentes estruturas neurais.
Virtual atlases have become increasingly important in modern education, particularly in Brazil and Portugal, where access to digital learning resources is prioritized. In medical and anatomical fields across both Brazil and the USA, virtual atlases like the BioDigital Human are transforming how students and professionals learn spatial relationships. The term reflects the broader shift toward digital and interactive learning tools in the 21st century.
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