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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a device that tests and measures hearing by presenting different tones at varying volumes and frequencies
a medical device that produces images of structures inside the body
a device that spins samples to separate components based on density
a piece of equipment that uses a preset voltage to apply an electric shock to the chest wall or heart
a device used for controlled and measured release of medications, fluids, or other substances in healthcare settings
a lighted optical instrument that consists of a very small camera and is used to look inside a body cavity or an organ
a device that measures physical work and energy expended during exercise
a medical device for holding IV fluid bags and administering fluids or medications to patients
a medical instrument for examining the ear canal and eardrum during medical checkups
a chair with wheels that is designed particularly for the use of disabled persons
a designated setup or area equipped for professional tasks in healthcare, such as monitoring patients, dispensing medication, or maintaining records
a flat and thin medical instrument, usually made of wood or plastic, used to hold down the tongue during a mouth and throat examination
a device used to measure a person's body temperature to assess for fever or abnormal temperature
a device that produces quick flashes of light to make the movements of the vocal cords appear slower for detailed examination and diagnosis
a medical device that measures lung air volume during breathing
a device with a small wheel and sharp spikes used for sensory stimulation or as a diagnostic tool in neurology
a device that measures blood oxygen saturation non-invasively
a device that sterilizes medical equipment using high-pressure steam
a medical tool shaped like tongs used to help guide a baby out of the birth canal during delivery
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
a medical device that generates heat in tissues using high-frequency electrical currents for therapeutic purposes
a medical device that measures blood pressure by applying and releasing external pressure to the artery, providing systolic and diastolic readings
a medical device used to measure blood pressure with an inflatable cuff, gauge, and stethoscope or digital display
a device that measures and analyzes body composition for health and fitness assessment
a portable medical device used for 24-hour heart activity monitoring to assess heart rhythm and detect cardiac abnormalities
a medical device for precise tissue cutting, coagulation, and cauterization during surgery, using electrical energy
a backlit panel for viewing x-ray films and radiographic images by healthcare professionals
a medical tool for examining the interior of the eye, aiding in the diagnosis of eye conditions
a device used during surgery to remove smoke and odors from electrocautery or laser devices for a clear and safe surgical field
a medical instrument used to assess reflexes by striking tendons during neurological examinations
an electronic device implanted inside a person's body to help regulate their heart rate
a flexible surgical instrument with a blunt tip for exploring wounds or body cavities
a medical instrument used during the internal genitalia examination to dilate the opening of a body cavity
an instrument fitted with two poles and a long piece of canvas used to carry the sick, the injured, or the dead
a hypodermic device used in emergencies to treat a severe allergic reaction by giving an injection of epinephrine
an immobilizing device, such as a cast or brace, that protects a broken or injured part of the body during therapy or recovery period
a device that keeps someone alive when they are seriously ill and are unable to breathe on their own
electronic equipment that continuously tracks the operation of a system and alerts to potential problems
a breathing device worn over the nose and mouth that is hooked up to an oxygen tank
a slender, solid, often sharp-pointed instrument used for withdrawing blood samples, injecting medicine, etc.
a device used to weigh people or objects
a metal enclosing framework with wheels and handles that helps disabled or frail people maintain their balance while walking
specialized cutting instruments used in surgery for precise cutting and dissecting of tissues with serrated edges and different blade shapes
a magnifying tool used in surgery for precise visualization of the surgical field
a surgical seam made to close a wound or incision
a surgical instrument used to hold and manipulate needles during suturing procedures
a surgical tool for holding tissues aside during procedures
the tools or methods that repair or enhance physiological functions for health improvement
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
a medical instrument used in auscultation for detecting sounds generated inside the body, such as heartbeat and breathing
