Invention

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Invention (in-ven-shun)

Invention is the act of creating something new or a device, method, or process developed from study and experimentation. The term is often used in the context of science, technology, and medicine.

Etymology

The term "invention" originates from the Latin word "inventio", which means "to find" or "to discover".

In Medicine

In the field of medicine, invention often refers to the development of new medical devices, diagnostic methods, therapeutic strategies, and pharmaceutical drugs. These inventions are crucial for advancing medical science and improving patient care.

Medical Devices

Medical devices are 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) of:

  • diagnosis, prevention, monitoring, treatment or alleviation of disease,
  • diagnosis, monitoring, treatment, alleviation of or compensation for an injury,
  • investigation, replacement, modification, or support of the anatomy or of a physiological process,
  • supporting or sustaining life,
  • control of conception,
  • disinfection of medical devices
  • providing information by means of in vitro examination of specimens derived from the human body;

Diagnostic Methods

Diagnostic methods are procedures used by healthcare professionals to identify and diagnose diseases and conditions in patients. These methods can include everything from physical examinations and laboratory tests to advanced imaging techniques and genetic testing.

Therapeutic Strategies

Therapeutic strategies refer to the various methods and approaches used to treat diseases and conditions. These can include pharmaceutical treatments, surgical procedures, physical therapies, and more.

Pharmaceutical Drugs

Pharmaceutical drugs are chemical substances used to treat, cure, prevent, or diagnose a disease or to promote well-being. Traditionally drugs were obtained through extraction from medicinal plants, but more recently also by organic synthesis.

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