Diagnostic equipment
Diagnostic Equipment
Diagnostic equipment (pronunciation: /daɪəɡˈnɒstɪk ɪˈkwɪpmənt/) refers to the tools and devices used by healthcare professionals to detect, monitor, and treat various medical conditions.
Etymology
The term "diagnostic" originates from the Greek word "diagnostikos," which means "able to distinguish," and "equipment" comes from the Old French "equipement," meaning "to fit out."
Types of Diagnostic Equipment
There are several types of diagnostic equipment used in the medical field. Some of the most common include:
- Stethoscope: A device used to listen to the sounds made by the heart, lungs, and other organs in the body.
- X-ray machine: A machine that uses X-rays to create images of the inside of the body.
- MRI scanner: A machine that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the inside of the body.
- Ultrasound machine: A machine that uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of the inside of the body.
- Blood pressure monitor: A device used to measure a person's blood pressure.
- EKG machine: A machine that records the electrical activity of the heart.
Related Terms
- Medical imaging: The technique and process of creating visual representations of the interior of a body for clinical analysis and medical intervention.
- Medical monitor: An electronic medical device that measures a patient's vital signs and other parameters.
- Medical laboratory: A laboratory where tests are carried out on clinical specimens to obtain information about a patient's health.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Diagnostic equipment
- Wikipedia's article - Diagnostic equipment
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