Calibrated
Calibrated
Calibrated (/kælɪˌbreɪtɪd/), from the Latin calibrare meaning "to measure the diameter of a hole or tube", is a term used in various fields of medicine to describe the process of adjusting an instrument or method to ensure its readings are accurate and reliable.
Medical Usage
In medicine, calibration is crucial in ensuring the accuracy of diagnostic tools and equipment. For example, a blood pressure monitor must be calibrated to ensure it provides accurate readings. Similarly, laboratory equipment such as microscopes and spectrophotometers must be calibrated to ensure the accuracy of test results.
Related Terms
- Calibration: The process of adjusting an instrument or method to ensure its readings are accurate and reliable.
- Calibrator: A device used to adjust the accuracy of another instrument.
- Calibration curve: A graph that shows the relationship between the physical property of a substance and its concentration.
- Calibration standard: A material or substance of known concentration used in the calibration process.
Etymology
The term "calibrated" is derived from the Latin calibrare, which means "to measure the diameter of a hole or tube". It was first used in English in the mid-19th century to describe the process of measuring the bore of a gun barrel.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Calibrated
- Wikipedia's article - Calibrated
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