Automated
Automated
Automated (pronounced: aw-toh-mey-tid) is a term derived from the word 'automatic', which has its roots in the Greek word 'automatos', meaning 'self-acting'. It refers to the process or system that operates with minimal or no human intervention. In the medical field, automation has been applied in various areas such as laboratory testing, pharmacy dispensing, patient monitoring, and data management.
Related Terms
- Automation: The technique, method, or system of operating or controlling a process by highly automatic means, as by electronic devices, reducing human intervention to a minimum.
- Automated Laboratory Testing: The use of automation in medical laboratories to perform tests with minimal human intervention.
- Automated Pharmacy Dispensing: The use of automated systems in pharmacies to dispense medications, reducing the risk of human error.
- Automated Patient Monitoring: The use of automated devices to monitor patients' vital signs and other health parameters continuously.
- Automated Data Management: The use of automated systems to manage and organize medical data, improving efficiency and accuracy.
Pronunciation
Automated is pronounced as aw-toh-mey-tid.
Etymology
The term 'automated' is derived from the word 'automatic', which comes from the Greek word 'automatos', meaning 'self-acting'. It was first used in the context of machinery or devices that could operate without direct human control.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Automated
- Wikipedia's article - Automated
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