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Template

Template (pronunciation: /ˈtɛmplɪt/), from the Latin word templum, is a term used in various fields, including medicine, to refer to a standard or example for creating similar items or patterns.

Medical Usage

In the field of medicine, a template is often used to refer to a physical or digital model used as a guide in medical procedures or in the creation of medical devices. For example, a surgical template is used to guide the placement of implants during surgery.

Related Terms

  • Surgical Template: A physical model used to guide the placement of implants during surgery.
  • Digital Template: A digital model used in computer-aided design and manufacturing of medical devices.
  • Template DNA: In genetics, the DNA strand that serves as a pattern for the synthesis of a complementary DNA or RNA molecule.
  • Template RNA: In genetics, the RNA strand that serves as a pattern for the synthesis of a complementary RNA molecule.

Etymology

The term template comes from the Latin word templum, which means a pattern or model. The term was first used in English in the mid-16th century to refer to a horizontal piece in a loom for keeping the warp threads apart.

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