Operator
Operator (medicine)
Operator (pronounced: /ˈɒpəreɪtər/) is a term used in the field of medicine to refer to a healthcare professional who performs surgical procedures. The term is derived from the Latin word "operari", which means "to work".
Etymology
The term "operator" comes from the Latin "operari", which means "to work". It was first used in the medical context in the 18th century to refer to surgeons who performed operations.
Related Terms
- Surgeon: A medical professional who is trained and qualified to perform surgical procedures.
- Operation (medicine): A medical procedure involving an incision with instruments; performed to repair damage or arrest disease in a living body.
- Procedure (medicine): A set of actions conducted in a certain order or manner.
- Surgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or injury.
Usage
In the medical field, the term "operator" is often used to refer to the surgeon or medical professional who is performing a surgical procedure. For example, in a sentence, one might say "The operator successfully completed the heart transplant."
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Operator
- Wikipedia's article - Operator
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