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Counter (Medicine)

Counter (pronounced: /ˈkaʊntər/) is a term used in the field of medicine to refer to a device or method used to count or measure something, such as the number of cells in a blood sample, the number of bacteria in a culture, or the number of pulses in a given time period. The term can also refer to a response or action that opposes or resists another in the context of medical treatment.

Etymology

The term "counter" originates from the Old French conteor, from Latin computāre, which means "to compute or calculate". In the medical context, it has been used since the late 19th century.

Related Terms

  • Counter-immunoelectrophoresis: A laboratory technique used to detect and measure the level of specific antibodies or antigens in a patient's blood.
  • Counter-pulsation: A method used in medicine to decrease the workload of the heart, often used in the treatment of heart failure.
  • Counter-irritation: A therapeutic technique where irritation is created in one area of the body to relieve irritation or inflammation in another area.
  • Counter-transport: A process in cell biology where two substances are simultaneously transported across a membrane in opposite directions.
  • Counter-stain: A stain with colour contrasting to the principal stain, making the structure easily visible under a microscope.

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