Facsimile
Facsimile
Facsimile (/fækˈsɪmiːli/, from Latin fac simile, "make similar") is a copy or reproduction of an old book, manuscript, map, art print, or other item of historical value that is as true to the original source as possible. It differs from other forms of reproduction by attempting to replicate the source as accurately as possible in scale, color, condition, and other material qualities.
Etymology
The word facsimile comes from the Latin fac simile, which means "make similar". This term was first used in the 1690s to refer to the act of making an exact copy of something.
Usage
In the medical field, facsimiles are often used to reproduce important historical documents, medical texts, or diagrams. This allows for the preservation of these materials while still making them accessible for study and reference.
Related Terms
- Photocopy: A machine-made facsimile of a document or graphic.
- Replica: A copy or reproduction of a work of art, especially one made by the original artist.
- Reproduction: The act or process of reproducing.
- Duplicate: A copy that corresponds to an original exactly.
- Clone: In medicine, a cell, group of cells, or organism that is descended from and genetically identical to a single common ancestor.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Facsimile
- Wikipedia's article - Facsimile
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