Cooler

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Cooler (medical)

Cooler (/kuːlər/), in a medical context, refers to a device used to lower the temperature of a specific area or substance. The term originates from the English word "cool", which means to lower the temperature.

Usage

In the medical field, coolers are often used in various applications such as cryotherapy, cryosurgery, and the preservation of biological samples. They are also used in the cooling of medical equipment and in the transportation of temperature-sensitive medical supplies.

Types

There are several types of coolers used in the medical field. These include:

  • Cryocooler: A device used to cool down objects to cryogenic temperatures.
  • Medical refrigerator: A cooler used for storing vaccines, medicines, and other medical supplies.
  • Cold pack: A portable cooler used to provide immediate cold therapy to injuries.
  • Cryostat: A cooler used in laboratories to maintain low temperatures for samples under examination.

Related Terms

  • Cryotherapy: The use of extreme cold in surgery or other medical treatments.
  • Cryosurgery: A type of surgery that uses extreme cold to destroy abnormal tissues.
  • Cryogenics: The study of the production and behavior of materials at very low temperatures.

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