Camera
Camera (medical)
Camera (pronunciation: /ˈkæmərə/; etymology: Latin, camera obscura meaning "dark chamber") is a term used in medical context to refer to a device used for capturing images for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
Usage in Medical Field
In the medical field, a camera is often used in conjunction with other devices such as an endoscope or a microscope to capture images of internal body structures. These images can be used for diagnostic purposes, to guide surgical procedures, or to monitor the progress of a disease or treatment.
Types of Medical Cameras
There are several types of cameras used in the medical field. These include:
- Endoscopy camera: This type of camera is used in endoscopy procedures to visualize the interior of the body's hollow organs or cavities.
- Intraoral camera: This is a small camera used in dentistry to take images of the inside of the mouth.
- Surgical microscope camera: This camera is attached to a surgical microscope and is used to capture images during surgical procedures.
- Thermal imaging camera: This camera captures images based on the heat emitted by the body. It is often used in diagnostic procedures to detect areas of inflammation or infection.
Related Terms
- Endoscope: A medical instrument used to visualize the interior of the body's hollow organs or cavities.
- Microscope: An instrument used to view objects that are too small to be seen by the naked eye.
- Thermal imaging: A technique used to visualize heat emitted by the body.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Camera
- Wikipedia's article - Camera
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