Technique
Technique (teck-neek)
Technique is a procedure or method for accomplishing a task, especially in the field of medicine. It is derived from the Greek word "τέχνη" (technē), meaning "art, skill, craft in work".
Definition
In the medical field, a technique refers to the way a medical procedure is performed, or the method by which a medical diagnosis is made. It can also refer to the skill of a doctor or other healthcare professional in performing a medical procedure.
Related Terms
- Procedure: A series of actions conducted in a certain order or manner.
- Method: A particular form of procedure for accomplishing or approaching something.
- Diagnosis: The identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.
- Healthcare professional: A person who provides preventive, curative, promotional, or rehabilitative health care services in a systematic way to people, families, or communities.
Examples of Techniques in Medicine
- Surgical technique: The method or way a surgeon performs an operation.
- Diagnostic technique: The process or procedure used to identify a disease or condition.
- Therapeutic technique: The method or way a treatment is applied to a patient.
- Radiographic technique: The process or procedure used to create images of the human body, organs, tissues, and cells for medical purposes.
Etymology
The term "technique" comes from the Greek word "τέχνη" (technē), which means "art, skill, craft in work". It was first used in English in the early 19th century to refer to a way of carrying out a specific task.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Technique
- Wikipedia's article - Technique
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