Henry
Henry (medical term)
Henry (pronounced: /ˈhɛnri/), in the field of medicine, is a unit of inductance in the International System of Units. The term is named after the American scientist Joseph Henry, who contributed significantly to the field of electromagnetism.
Etymology
The term "Henry" is derived from the name of the American scientist Joseph Henry. He was a pioneer in the study of electromagnetism, and his work laid the foundation for the development of practical electrical applications, including the telegraph and the transformer.
Related Terms
- Inductance: The property of an electrical circuit causing voltage to be generated proportional to the rate of change in current in that circuit.
- Electromagnetism: A branch of physics involving the study of the electromagnetic force, a type of physical interaction that occurs between electrically charged particles.
- Transformer: A passive electrical device that transfers electrical energy from one electrical circuit to another, or multiple circuits.
- Telegraph: An apparatus for communication at a distance by coded signals; especially : an apparatus, system, or process for communication at a distance by electric transmission over wire.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Henry
- Wikipedia's article - Henry
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