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Medical Science - Medical Instruments and Devices

Here you will learn some English words related to medical instruments and devices, such as "needle", "probe", and "splint".

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audiometer

a device that tests and measures hearing by presenting different tones at varying volumes and frequencies

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scanner

‌a device used by doctors and physicians that produces an image of structures within the body on a computer screen

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centrifuge

a device that spins samples to separate components based on density

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defibrillator

a piece of equipment that uses a preset voltage to apply an electric shock to the chest wall or heart

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dispenser

a device used for controlled and measured release of medications, fluids, or other substances in healthcare settings

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endoscope

a lighted optical instrument that consists of a very small camera and is used to look inside a body cavity or an organ

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ergometer

a device that measures physical work and energy expended during exercise

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intravenous pole

a medical device for holding IV fluid bags and administering fluids or medications to patients

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otoscope

a medical instrument for examining the ear canal and eardrum during medical checkups

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wheelchair

a chair with wheels that is designed particularly for the use of disabled persons

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workstation

a specialized area or station where healthcare professionals perform tasks such as patient monitoring, medication administration, or record-keeping

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tongue depressor

a flat and thin medical instrument, usually made of wood or plastic, used to hold down the tongue during a mouth and throat examination

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thermometer

a device used to measure a person's body temperature to assess for fever or abnormal temperature

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stroboscope

a device that produces quick flashes of light to make the movements of the vocal cords appear slower for detailed examination and diagnosis

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spirometer

a medical device that measures lung air volume during breathing

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Wartenberg wheel

a device with a small wheel and sharp spikes used for sensory stimulation or as a diagnostic tool in neurology

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oximeter

a device that measures blood oxygen saturation non-invasively

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autoclave

a device that sterilizes medical equipment using high-pressure steam

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forceps

an instrument used by physicians or scientists in medical operations for picking up, holding, and pulling things

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scalpel

a small thin-bladed surgical knife particularly used in surgery

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ventilator

a piece of medical equipment that facilitates breathing by sending air in and out of the lungs to assist patients in cases of respiratory failure

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diathermy machine

a medical device that generates heat in tissues using high-frequency electrical currents for therapeutic purposes

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sphygmomanometer

a medical device that measures blood pressure by applying and releasing external pressure to the artery, providing systolic and diastolic readings

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blood pressure gauge

a medical device used to measure blood pressure with an inflatable cuff, gauge, and stethoscope or digital display

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body composition analyzer

a device that measures and analyzes body composition for health and fitness assessment

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Holter monitor

a portable medical device used for 24-hour heart activity monitoring to assess heart rhythm and detect cardiac abnormalities

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electrosurgical unit

a medical device for precise tissue cutting, coagulation, and cauterization during surgery, using electrical energy

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x-ray illuminator

a backlit panel for viewing x-ray films and radiographic images by healthcare professionals

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ophthalmoscope

a medical tool for examining the interior of the eye, aiding in the diagnosis of eye conditions

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smoke evacuator

a device used during surgery to remove smoke and odors from electrocautery or laser devices for a clear and safe surgical field

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reflex hammer

a medical instrument used to assess reflexes by striking tendons during neurological examinations

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pacemaker

an electronic device implanted inside a person's body to help regulate their heart rate

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probe

a slender medical instrument with a blunt end used particularly for exploration of wounds or body cavities

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speculum

a medical instrument used during the internal genitalia examination to dilate the opening of a body cavity

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stretcher

an instrument fitted with two poles and a long piece of canvas used to carry the sick, the injured, or the dead

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EpiPen

a hypodermic device used in emergencies to treat a severe allergic reaction by giving an injection of epinephrine

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splint

an immobilizing device, such as a cast or brace, that protects a broken or injured part of the body during therapy or recovery period

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life support machine

a device that keeps someone alive when they are seriously ill and are unable to breathe on their own

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monitor

an electronic device that warns of trouble and continuously tracks the operation of a system

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oxygen mask

a breathing device worn over the nose and mouth that is hooked up to an oxygen tank

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needle

a slender, solid, often sharp-pointed instrument used for withdrawing blood samples, injecting medicine, etc.

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syringe

a tube with a long hollow needle at the end that is used to inject or withdraw fluids

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scale

a device used to weigh people or objects

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walker

a metal enclosing framework with wheels and handles that helps disabled or frail people maintain their balance while walking

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surgical scissors

specialized cutting instruments used in surgery for precise cutting and dissecting of tissues with serrated edges and different blade shapes

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operating microscope

a magnifying tool used in surgery for precise visualization of the surgical field

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suture

a stitch or series of stitches made to secure the edges of a wound or surgical opening

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needle holder

a surgical instrument used to hold and manipulate needles during suturing procedures

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retractor

a surgical tool for holding tissues aside during procedures

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restorative

the tools or methods that repair or enhance physiological functions for health improvement

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hearing aid

a small electronic device that is worn in or behind the ear and is specifically designed to amplify inaudible sounds to help a person with hearing loss

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stethoscope

a medical instrument used in auscultation for detecting sounds generated inside the body, such as heartbeat and breathing

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