Easter egg
Easter egg (medicine)
Easter egg in the context of medicine refers to an unexpected or hidden feature or novelty that is included within a medical device, software, or procedure. The term is borrowed from the practice of hiding decorated eggs during Easter celebrations, symbolizing the hunt for hidden treasures.
Pronunciation
Easter egg: /ˈiːstər ɛɡ/
Etymology
The term "Easter egg" originates from the Christian holiday of Easter where decorated eggs, known as Easter eggs, are hidden for children to find. In the context of software and devices, it refers to hidden features or novelties that are included as a surprise or bonus.
Related Terms
- Medical device: An instrument, apparatus, implement, machine, contrivance, implant, in vitro reagent, or other similar or related article that is used to diagnose, prevent, or treat disease or other conditions.
- Software: A collection of data or computer instructions that tell the computer how to work.
- Procedure: A fixed, step-by-step sequence of activities or course of action (with definite start and end points) that must be followed in the same order to correctly perform a task.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Easter egg
- Wikipedia's article - Easter egg
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