3D printing
3D Printing in Medicine
3D Printing (pronounced: "three-dee printing"), also known as additive manufacturing in the medical field, is a process of creating three dimensional solid objects from a digital file. The creation of a 3D printed object is achieved using additive processes, where an object is created by laying down successive layers of material until the object is complete.
Etymology
The term "3D printing" was first coined in 1995 by MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) researchers, who developed a process called "3 Dimensional Printing techniques", where 2D layers are stacked up to create 3D objects.
Related Terms
- Bioprinting: A form of 3D printing that involves the creation of biological tissues and organs.
- Prosthetics: Medical devices designed to replace a missing body part, which can be created using 3D printing technology.
- Implants: Medical devices that are inserted into the body, often created using 3D printing to match the specific needs of the patient.
- Surgical planning: The process of planning a surgical procedure, which can involve the use of 3D printed models for practice and visualization.
- Personalized medicine: A medical model that proposes the customization of healthcare, with medical decisions, treatments, practices, or products being tailored to the individual patient. 3D printing plays a significant role in this field.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on 3D printing
- Wikipedia's article - 3D printing
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