Assembled

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Assembled

Assembled (/əˈsɛmb(ə)ld/), from the Latin ad (to) and simulare (to make similar), is a term often used in the medical field to describe the process of putting together various components to form a complete unit or system. This term is particularly relevant in the context of prosthetics, genetic engineering, and medical devices.

Related Terms

  • Prosthetics: A branch of medicine that deals with the design, fabrication, fitting and alignment of artificial limbs or other assistive devices for patients who have lost limbs or need additional physical support.
  • Genetic Engineering: A field of biotechnology that involves the manipulation of an organism's genes using biotechnology. It is used to change the genetic makeup of cells, including the transfer of genes within and across species boundaries to produce improved or novel organisms.
  • Medical Devices: Any device intended to be used for medical purposes. These devices help health care providers diagnose and treat patients and helping patients overcome sickness or disease, improving their quality of life.

Etymology

The term "assembled" is derived from the Latin words ad meaning 'to' and simulare meaning 'to make similar'. It was first used in the English language in the 15th century.

Pronunciation

Assembled is pronounced as /əˈsɛmb(ə)ld/.

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