1. A measure of fluid capacity; the fourth part of a gallon; the equivalent of 0.9468 liter. An imperial q. contains about 20% more than the ordinary q., or 1.1359 liters. 2. A dry measure holding a little more than the fluid measure. [L. quartus, fourth]
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quadrantectomy, axillary dissection, radiotherapy
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quart 'kwȯ(ə)rt n
1) a British unit of liquid or dry capacity equal to 1/4 gallon or 69.355 cubic inches or 1.136 liters
2) a U.S. unit of liquid capacity equal to 1/4 gallon or 57.75 cubic inches or 0.946 liters
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(qt) (kwort) [L. quartus fourth] one fourth of a gallon; in the United States it is equal to 0.946 liter and in Great Britain it is an imperial quart and is equal to 1.14 liters.Medical dictionary. 2011.