Ornamentation

Ornamentation (Medicine)

Ornamentation (pronunciation: /ˌɔːrnəˈmenˈteɪʃən/) in the context of medicine refers to the embellishment or decoration of a medical device, procedure, or technique to enhance its aesthetic appeal or functionality.

Etymology

The term 'ornamentation' originates from the Latin word 'ornamentum', which means equipment or embellishment.

Related Terms

• Medical Device: Any instrument, apparatus, implement, machine, appliance, implant, reagent for in vitro use, software, material or other similar or related article, intended by the manufacturer to be used, alone or in combination, for human beings, for one or more of the specific medical purpose(s).
• Procedure: A series of actions conducted in a certain order or manner.
• Technique: A way of carrying out a particular task, especially the execution or performance of an artistic work or a scientific procedure.
• Aesthetics: A branch of philosophy that deals with the nature of beauty and taste, as well as the philosophy of art.
• Functionality: The quality of being suited to serve a purpose well; practicality.

See Also

• Medical Aesthetics
• Medical Equipment
• Medical Procedure
• Medical Technology

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Ornamentation
• Wikipedia's article - Ornamentation

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