Prototype
Prototype
Prototype (/ˈproʊtəˌtaɪp/; from the Greek words protos, meaning "first", and typos, meaning "impression") is a term used in various fields, including medicine, to refer to an original model on which something is patterned or based.
Definition
In the medical field, a prototype is often used to refer to a first or preliminary version of a device, technique, or procedure, which serves as a model for future developments or improvements. It is a fundamental concept in medical research and development, where new treatments, drugs, and medical devices are first created as prototypes before being tested, refined, and eventually produced on a larger scale.
Usage
The term prototype is used in various contexts in medicine. For example, in pharmacology, a prototype drug is the first drug of a particular drug class to be developed, which is often used as a reference to compare the properties of newer drugs. In medical device development, a prototype device is a preliminary model that is used for testing and evaluation before the device is finalized and produced for clinical use.
Related Terms
- Pharmacology: The branch of medicine concerned with the uses, effects, and modes of action of drugs.
- Medical device: Any device intended to be used for medical purposes.
- Clinical trial: Research investigations in which people volunteer to test new treatments, interventions or tests as a means to prevent, detect, treat or manage various diseases or medical conditions.
- Research and development: The process of creating new products, technologies, and ideas.
Etymology
The term prototype comes from the Greek words protos, meaning "first", and typos, meaning "impression". It was first used in English in the early 16th century to refer to an original model or pattern.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Prototype
- Wikipedia's article - Prototype
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