Harmonic
Harmonic (medicine)
Harmonic (pronunciation: /hɑːrˈmɒnɪk/) in the field of medicine refers to a specific type of energy used in surgical procedures. The term originates from the Greek word 'harmonia', meaning 'a fitting together'.
Definition
In medical terms, a harmonic is a type of ultrasound energy used in surgery to cut and coagulate tissues. It is a technology that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy, which is then used to perform surgical procedures with precision and minimal blood loss.
Usage
Harmonic technology is used in various surgical procedures, including laparoscopic surgery, gynecological surgery, and general surgery. It is particularly useful in procedures where precision and minimal blood loss are crucial.
Advantages
The use of harmonic technology in surgery has several advantages. It allows for precise cutting and coagulation of tissues, reduces blood loss, minimizes tissue damage, and shortens surgery time. It also reduces the risk of post-operative complications.
Related Terms
- Ultrasound: A type of imaging technology that uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of the inside of the body.
- Laparoscopic surgery: A type of minimally invasive surgery that uses a laparoscope to view the abdominal or pelvic organs.
- Gynecological surgery: Surgery performed on the female reproductive system.
- General surgery: A surgical specialty that focuses on abdominal contents including esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, appendix and bile ducts, and often the thyroid gland.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Harmonic
- Wikipedia's article - Harmonic
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski