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Med Diag Tools
Medical Terminology
Term | Definition |
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endoscope | illuminated instrument for the visualization of the interior of a body cavity or organ |
fluoroscope | instrument that provides real-time imaging of the motion of internal structures through the use of X-rays and a fluorescent screen |
microscope | an instrument that uses shaped lenses to magnify and study microscopic samples |
stethoscope | an instrument used to listen to internal body sounds such as the heartbeat or intestinal activity |
radiograph | a diagnostic image, or X-ray, created by applying radioactive X-rays to a portion of the body |
tympanic thermometer | thermometer with a specially designed tip that is placed into the external opening of the ear canal to obtain a body temperature reading |
calibration | the process of adjusting an instrument to ensure its accuracy |