Accumulator
Accumulator
Accumulator (pronounced: /əˈkjuːmjʊleɪtər/) is a term used in various fields of medicine.
Etymology
The term "accumulator" is derived from the Latin word "accumulare", which means "to gather or pile up".
Definition
In the medical field, an accumulator is a device or system that collects and stores energy for future use. This term is often used in the context of medical devices and equipment, such as pacemakers, defibrillators, and insulin pumps, which use accumulators to store electrical energy.
Related Terms
- Energy storage: The capture of energy produced at one time for use at a later time. An accumulator is a type of energy storage device.
- Medical device: Any device intended to be used for medical purposes. Accumulators are often components of medical devices.
- Biomedical engineering: The application of engineering principles and design concepts to medicine and biology. Accumulators are often designed and developed by biomedical engineers.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Accumulator
- Wikipedia's article - Accumulator
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