Acquisition

Acquisition (Medicine)

Acquisition (pronounced: ak-wi-zish-uhn) in the field of medicine refers to the process of obtaining medical data or biological samples for diagnostic, therapeutic, or research purposes.

Etymology

The term 'acquisition' is derived from the Latin word 'acquisitio', which means 'to gain or acquire'.

Related Terms

• Data Acquisition: The process of collecting and measuring information from different medical sources.
• Image Acquisition: The process of capturing medical images using various imaging techniques such as MRI, CT scan, and Ultrasound.
• Sample Acquisition: The process of collecting biological samples such as blood, tissue, or cells for laboratory testing or research.
• Patient Acquisition: The process of attracting and retaining patients in a healthcare setting.

See Also

• Medical Imaging
• Medical Research
• Diagnostic Testing
• Therapeutic Procedures

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Acquisition
• Wikipedia's article - Acquisition

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