Instrumentation

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Instrumentation (in-stru-men-'ta-shun)

Instrumentation refers to the collection of tools, devices, and systems used in various fields, including medicine, to measure, monitor, and control physical quantities.

Etymology

The term "instrumentation" is derived from the Latin word "instrumentum," which means equipment or a tool.

Medical Instrumentation

In the context of medicine, medical instrumentation involves the use of various devices and tools to diagnose, monitor, treat, and prevent diseases and injuries. These instruments range from simple tools like stethoscopes and thermometers to complex systems like MRI machines and ultrasound machines.

Related Terms

  • Medical Device: Any instrument, apparatus, implement, machine, appliance, implant, reagent for in vitro use, software, material or other similar or related article, intended by the manufacturer to be used, alone or in combination, for human beings, for one or more of the specific medical purpose(s).
  • Biomedical Engineering: The application of engineering principles and design concepts to medicine and biology for healthcare purposes.
  • Medical Imaging: Techniques and processes used to create images of the human body for clinical purposes.
  • Medical Monitor: An automated system that measures and displays the patient's vital signs.
  • Medical Laboratory: A laboratory where tests are carried out on clinical specimens to obtain information about the health of a patient.

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