Printing

Printing (Medicine)

Printing (pronunciation: /ˈprɪntɪŋ/) in the context of medicine refers to the process of producing text and images, typically from digital data, onto physical substrates such as paper and films. The term is derived from the Latin word "imprimere" meaning "to press into or upon."

Types of Medical Printing

There are several types of printing used in the medical field:

Digital Printing: This is a method of printing from a digital-based image directly to a variety of media. It usually refers to professional printing where small-run jobs from desktop publishing and other digital sources are printed using large-format and/or high-volume laser or inkjet printers.

3D Printing: Also known as additive manufacturing, 3D printing is a process of making three dimensional solid objects from a digital file. In medicine, this technology is used to create patient-specific models for surgical planning and prosthetics.

Thermal Printing: This is a digital printing process which produces a printed image by selectively heating coated thermochromic paper, or thermal paper as it is commonly known, when the paper passes over the thermal print head. It is commonly used in ultrasound machines.

Applications in Medicine

Printing plays a crucial role in various aspects of medicine:

Medical Imaging: In medical imaging, printing is used to produce hard copies of digital images such as X-rays, MRIs, and ultrasounds.

Medical Records: Printing is used to produce physical copies of medical records, prescriptions, and patient information leaflets.

Medical Research: In medical research, printing is used to produce research papers, reports, and other documents.

Medical Devices: 3D printing is increasingly being used to produce medical devices such as prosthetics and implants.

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External links

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