Furnace
Furnace (medical)
Furnace (pronunciation: /ˈfəːnɪs/) is a term used in the medical field, particularly in the context of laboratory procedures and pathology. It refers to a device used for high-temperature heating, which is essential in various medical and scientific applications.
Etymology
The term "furnace" originates from the Latin word "fornax", which means oven. The term was adopted in the medical field to denote high-temperature heating devices used in laboratories.
Usage in Medical Field
In the medical field, a furnace is used in various applications such as:
- Sterilization: Furnaces are used to sterilize laboratory equipment, ensuring that they are free from any microorganisms that could contaminate samples or skew results.
- Incineration: Medical waste, particularly hazardous or biohazardous waste, is often disposed of through incineration in a furnace.
- Histopathology: In histopathology, furnaces are used in the process of creating tissue samples for microscopic examination.
- Biochemistry: Furnaces are used in various biochemical processes that require high temperatures, such as certain types of protein analysis.
Related Terms
- Autoclave: A device that uses steam to sterilize equipment and other objects. This means that all bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores are inactivated.
- Kiln: A type of oven, used to fire ceramics and in the production of lime and cement.
- Muffle Furnace: A furnace used in some branches of chemistry for the combustion of samples in a space isolated from the fuel.
- Crematorium: A furnace used in cremation, the process of reducing a dead body to ashes and small bone fragments through intense heat.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Furnace
- Wikipedia's article - Furnace
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