Guide
Guide
Guide (pronounced: /ɡʌɪd/) is a term used in various fields, including medicine, to refer to a person or thing that helps to direct or influence the course of action. The term originates from the Old French guider, meaning "to guide or lead".
Medical Context
In a medical context, a guide can refer to a tool or device used to assist in a procedure or to a professional who provides guidance in a healthcare setting.
Guide Wire
A Guide Wire (pronounced: /ɡʌɪd waɪər/) is a flexible wire that is inserted through a narrow space in the body to help position a catheter or other medical device. The guide wire helps to direct the device to the correct location in the body.
Genetic Counselor
A Genetic Counselor (pronounced: /dʒɪˈnɛtɪk ˈkaʊnsələr/) is a healthcare professional who guides patients and their families through the process of understanding genetic disorders. They provide information and support, helping individuals make informed decisions about their health.
Related Terms
- Catheter: A tube that can be inserted into a body cavity, duct, or vessel to allow drainage, injection of fluids, or access by surgical instruments.
- Genetic Disorder: A disease caused by abnormalities in an individual's genetic material.
- Healthcare Professional: An individual who provides preventive, curative, promotional, or rehabilitative health care services in a systematic way to people, families, or communities.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Guide
- Wikipedia's article - Guide
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