Instrument
Instrument (medical)
Instrument (pronounced: /ˈɪnstrəmənt/) is a broad term used in the field of medicine to refer to a tool or device designed to perform specific actions or carry out desired effects during a surgery or operation, such as modifying biological tissue, or to provide access for viewing it.
Etymology
The term 'instrument' originates from the Latin word 'instrumentum', meaning a tool or equipment.
Types of Medical Instruments
There are several types of medical instruments, including:
- Scalpel: A small and extremely sharp bladed instrument used for surgery, anatomical dissection, and various arts and crafts.
- Forceps: A handheld, hinged instrument used for grasping and holding objects.
- Stethoscope: An acoustic medical device for auscultation, or listening to the internal sounds of an animal or human body.
- Syringe: A simple reciprocating pump consisting of a plunger that fits tightly within a cylindrical tube called a barrel.
Related Terms
- Surgical Instruments: Tools or devices that are used by clinicians during surgical procedures.
- Diagnostic Instruments: Tools or devices used to identify, and sometimes treat, medical conditions.
- Therapeutic Instruments: Tools or devices used to treat diseases, injuries, or other medical conditions.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Instrument
- Wikipedia's article - Instrument
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