Insulator
Insulator (medicine)
Insulator (pronounced as /ɪnˈsjuːleɪtər/) is a term used in the field of medicine and biology to refer to a substance or device that does not readily conduct electricity or heat. In a medical context, insulators are often used in various medical devices and procedures.
Etymology
The term "insulator" originates from the Latin word "insulatus", which means "made into an island". This is in reference to the function of an insulator, which is to isolate or separate different elements or substances.
Usage in Medicine
In medicine, insulators are used in a variety of ways. For example, they are used in electrosurgery to prevent the flow of electric current to non-target areas, thereby reducing the risk of burns and other injuries. Insulators are also used in medical devices such as pacemakers and defibrillators to prevent electrical interference that could disrupt the device's function.
Related Terms
- Conductor (medicine): A substance or device that readily conducts electricity or heat. In contrast to an insulator, a conductor allows for the flow of electric current or heat.
- Electrosurgery: A type of surgery that uses electric current to cut, coagulate, desiccate, or fulgurate tissue.
- Pacemaker: A medical device that uses electrical impulses to regulate the beating of the heart.
- Defibrillator: A device that delivers a dose of electric current to the heart to treat life-threatening cardiac dysrhythmias.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Insulator
- Wikipedia's article - Insulator
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