Works
Works (Medicine)
Works (pronunciation: /wɜːrks/) is a term used in the medical field to refer to the collective tools or equipment used for a specific medical procedure or treatment. The term is often used in the context of drug use, where it refers to the paraphernalia used to prepare and inject drugs.
Etymology
The term "works" originates from the English language, where it is used to refer to the process of doing something or the tools used to do something. In the context of medicine, it has been adopted to refer to the tools or equipment used in medical procedures.
Related Terms
- Syringe: A device used to inject substances into the body or remove fluid from it.
- Needle: A very fine slender piece of metal with a point at one end and a hole or eye for thread at the other, used in surgery and drug use.
- Tourniquet: A device used to apply pressure to a limb or extremity in order to limit – but not stop – the flow of blood.
- Sterilization (medicine): The process of eliminating, removing, killing, or deactivating all forms of life and other biological agents.
- Intravenous therapy: The infusion of liquid substances directly into a vein, often used in medical treatments and drug use.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Works
- Wikipedia's article - Works
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