Laboratories
Laboratories
Laboratories (pronunciation: ləˈbɒrətəri) are specialized facilities where scientific or technical research, experiments, and measurements are conducted. The term originates from the Latin laboratorium, meaning a place of labor or work.
Types of Laboratories
There are several types of laboratories, each designed for specific types of research and experimentation. Some of these include:
- Chemical Laboratory: A facility for conducting chemical and biochemical research and analysis.
- Clinical Laboratory: A healthcare facility for the biological, microbiological, serological, chemical, immunohematological, hematological, biophysical, cytological, pathological, or other examination of materials derived from the human body for the purpose of providing information for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of any disease or impairment of, or the assessment of the health of, human beings.
- Research Laboratory: A facility where scientific research and experiments are conducted and analyzed, often associated with universities, government agencies, or private industries.
- Quality Control Laboratory: A facility where testing and analysis are conducted to ensure products or services meet specified standards and criteria.
Related Terms
- Experiment: A procedure carried out to support, refute, or validate a hypothesis.
- Scientific Method: A systematic approach to research in which a problem is identified, relevant data is gathered, a hypothesis is formulated from these data, and the hypothesis is empirically tested.
- Research: The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
Etymology
The term laboratory comes from the Latin laboratorium, which means a place of labor or work. It was first used in English in the mid-17th century to refer to a place where alchemists and chemists conducted their work.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Laboratories
- Wikipedia's article - Laboratories
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