Scope
Scope (Medicine)
Scope (pronounced: /skoʊp/) in the field of medicine refers to the extent or range of view, outlook, application, operation, effectiveness, etc. It is often used in the context of medical procedures, such as the use of an endoscope or the scope of a treatment or research study.
Etymology
The term "scope" originates from the Greek word skopos, meaning "target" or "watcher". In the medical context, it has been adapted to refer to the range or extent of a procedure or study.
Related Terms
- Endoscope: A medical device used to examine the interior of a bodily organ or cavity.
- Microscope: An instrument used to see objects that are too small for the naked eye.
- Telescope: An optical instrument designed to make distant objects appear closer.
- Periscope: An instrument for observation over, around or through an object, obstacle or condition that prevents direct line-of-sight observation from an observer's current position.
- Stethoscope: A medical instrument for listening to the sounds generated inside the body.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Scope
- Wikipedia's article - Scope
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