Welcome to our glossary dedicated to laboratory products and medical items,a useful resource to better understand the terms and technologies associated with the products available on __KEEP_0__.
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Amniocentesis: Medical procedure used during pregnancy to remove a small amount of amniotic fluid for genetic testing or to diagnose fetal pathologies.
Amnioscope: Optical instrument used to visualize the amniotic sac, the amnion,during medical procedures.
Angiography: Medical imaging technique used to view the interior, or lumen, of blood vessels and organs in the body, with particular interest in the arteries, veins, and heart.
Monoclonal Antibodies: Antibodies produced in the laboratory from a single cell line.Used to treat various diseases, including some types of cancer.
Anti-decubitus: Products or devices, such as mattresses and pillows,designed to prevent or treat pressure ulcers caused by long immobility.
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Stretcher: Equipment used for the transport of patients in emergency or immobility conditions.
Biopsy: Procedure of taking tissue samples from a part of the body for examination under a microscope anddiagnose diseases.
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Calibrator: Device used to verify the accuracy of measuring instruments in the laboratory.
Hood (laboratory): Instrument that provides local ventilation to limit exposure to toxic vapors,dust or fumes.
Karyotype: Image of a cell's chromosomes arranged in standard order.Used to diagnose genetic abnormalities.
Thermal Paper (for ECG): Special paper used in electrocardiographs to record the electrical activity of the heart.
Catheter: Thin, flexible tube inserted into body passages, blood vessels, or cavities to administer drugs,liquids or to drain liquids.
Centrifuge: Apparatus used in laboratories to separate the components of a liquid through centrifugal force.
Cystoscope: Instrument used to examine the inside of the bladder.
Cervical Collar: Support device used to immobilizethe neck after trauma, surgery or for certain medical conditions.
Colposcope: Optical instrument used to examine the cervix, vagina, and vulva in detail to detect abnormalities.
Conductivity meter: Instrument used to measure the electrical conductivity of a solution,indicative of its ability to transport ions.
Cryostat: Device used in the laboratory to maintain very low temperatures for the conservation of biological samples or for tissue sections in histological examinations.
Chromatography: Laboratory technique for the separation of the components of amixture, based on their distribution between a stationary phase and a mobile phase.
Curette: Surgical instrument used to remove tissue from a body cavity.
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Ambulator: Support device, such as canes or walkers,used to assist patient mobility.
Densitometer: Instrument used to measure bone density and diagnose osteoporosis.
Fork: Instrument used to generate a fixed tone of precise frequency,used in audiological and vibration diagnostic tests.
Dilator: Instrument or device used to widen or dilate an opening or passage in the body.
DNA: Deoxyribonucleic acid,molecule that contains the genetic instructions used in the development and functioning of all living organisms and some viruses.
Doppler: Diagnostic imaging technique that uses ultrasound waves to evaluate the movement of blood within blood vessels.
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Ultrasound machine: Deviceused to perform ultrasound scans,an imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to visualize internal structures of the body.
ECG (Electrocardiogram): Test that records the electrical activity of the heart to identify heart problems.
Electrocardiograph: Instrument used to perform an ECG,by monitoring the electrical activity of the heart through electrodes attached to the skin.
Electrode: Conductor used to make electrical contact with a non-metallic part of a circuit,like the human body in medical tests.
Electrophoresis: Laboratory technique used to separate molecules based on their size and electrical charge through the application of an electric field.
Electrotherapy: Medical treatment that uses electrical currents to stimulate healing,relieve pain or affect muscle function.
Haemochromocytometer (or cell counter): Instrument used to quantify and analyze blood cells.
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Endoscope: Flexible or rigid instrument with a light and a chamber used to examine the inside of an organ orbody cavity.
Fibrinogen: Blood protein essential for blood clotting.Its measurement can help diagnose clotting disorders.
Flowmeter: Device used to measure the rate of flow of a liquid or gas through a conduit.
Phonendoscope: Instrument used by doctors to listen to the internal sounds of the body,such as heartbeat or blood flow.
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Gasometry: Blood test that measures oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in arterial blood, as well as blood pH.
Gynaecology: Branch of medicine that deals with the health of the female reproductive system (uterus,vagina and ovaries).
Medical Gymnastics: Practice of specific physical exercises aimed at improving physical condition and preventing or treating disorders.
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Hemoculture: Laboratory test used to detect the presence of microorganisms in the blood.
Holter:Portable device used to continuously monitor cardiac electrical activity for 24 hours or more.
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Immunohistochemistry: Laboratory technique that uses antibodies to identify specific proteins in tissue samples,used to diagnose various diseases.
Incubator: Device used in the laboratory to cultivate microorganisms or cells while maintaining controlled environmental conditions.
CO2 incubator: Type of incubator that regulates the level of CO2 to maintain the appropriate pH for culturing cells inlaboratory.
Infuser: Device used for the controlled administration of liquids, such as drugs or nutrients,directly into the bloodstream.
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Laryngoscope: Instrument used to obtain a visual view of the larynx and vocal cords.
Laparoscope: Thin, lighted instrument used in minimally invasive surgical procedures to examine organs insideof the abdomen.
Ligasure: Device used in surgery to seal blood vessels using electrical energy.
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Mask: Personal protective equipment used to cover the mouth and nose to prevent the transmission of infectious agents.
Micromanipulator:Precision instrument used in laboratory procedures to manipulate specimens on a microscopic scale.
Microplate (or Microtitrator): Plate with many wells used for simultaneous experimental analyses,such as ELISA tests or cell cultures.
Microscope: Instrument that provides a magnified image of small objects,allowing the examination of details not visible to the naked eye.
Micropipette: Instrument used to measure and transfer small volumes of liquid with high precision and accuracy in the laboratory.
Microtome: Instrument used to cut very thin sections of specimens for examinationmicroscopic.
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Nanotechnology: Branch of technology that deals with the development and application of functional structures and devices with control over matter at the nanometric level.
Nephelometer: Instrument used to measure the turbidity of a solution,based on the dispersion of light.
Neonatology (specific devices): Subspecialty of pediatrics that deals with the medical care of newborns,especially those who are premature or have health problems.
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Ophthalmoscope: Instrument used by ophthalmologists to examine the back of the eye, including the retina and optic nerve.
Osmometer: Device used to determine the freezing point of a solution,which can indicate the osmotic concentration.
ORL: Acronym for Otolaryngology, branch of medicine that deals with diseases of the ear, nose and throat,as well as related structures of the head and neck.
Otorefractometer: Instrument used to automatically measure the refraction of the eye and determine eyeglass prescription.
Otoscope: Instrument used to examine the ear canal and eardrum.
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BallAmbu: Manual resuscitation device used to provide forced ventilation to patients who are not breathing on their own.
Pap test: Screening procedure used to detect cervical cancer and cervical cell infections or abnormalities early.
Parafilm: Plastic film used inlaboratory to seal test tubes, beakers, and other equipment to prevent evaporation or contamination.
Petri (dishes): Flat, round containers used in the laboratory to grow microorganisms or cells.
Phmeter: Instrument used to measure the acidity or alkalinity of a solution,indicated by its pH.
Pipette: Laboratory instrument used to transfer or measure precise volumes of liquids.
Pasteur pipette: Type of pipette used to transfer small volumes of liquid,often disposable.
Serological Pipette: Calibrated pipette used to measure and transfer volumes of liquid with high precision.
Vacuum Collection: System used to collect blood samples reducing the risk of contamination and exposure to agentspathogens.
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QPCR (Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction): Molecular biology technique used to amplify and quantify DNA.
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Diagnostic reagents: Substances or compounds used in laboratory tests to detect, measure,produce or alter other substances in biological samples.
Rheostat: Electronic component used to regulate the flow of current in a circuit.
Retinoscope: Instrument used by ophthalmologists to evaluate the refraction of the eye and determine the prescription of glasses or lensescontact.
Resuscitation: Set of medical techniques and procedures aimed at restoring vital functions in patients in cardiopulmonary arrest or in critical conditions.
Peak flow detector: Device used to measure peak expiratory flow, indicative of lung function,especially in asthmatic patients.
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): Imaging technique that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to generate detailed images of organs and structures within the body.
Bellows Roll: Collection device used in medical and laboratory proceduresto contain and transfer fluids or samples.
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Urine Bag: Container used to collect urine in patients with urinary catheters.
Scintillator: Device used in radiation detectors to convert the energy of ionizing particles into visible light.
Sequencerof DNA: Apparatus used to determine the exact order of nucleotides in DNA.
Sphygmomanometer: Instrument used to measure blood pressure, manually or automatically.
Ultrasound probe: Device used with ultrasound machines to emit and receive sound waves,which are converted into images of internal organs.
Spectrofluorometer: Analytical instrument that measures the intensity of fluorescence emitted by a substance when excited by a specific wavelength of light.
Spirometer: Device used to measure lung capacity and volume inrespiratory function test.
Spectrophotometer: Instrument used to measure how a chemical substance absorbs light across the electromagnetic spectrum.
Speculum: Instrument used to widen the opening of body cavities, such as the vagina,for medical inspection.
Stainer (automatic stainer): Automated apparatus used in the laboratory to apply specific stains to tissue samples, facilitating microscopic observation.
Stand (support for microscopes): Support structure that supports the microscope,allowing the observation of samples.
Sterilization: Process used to eliminate all forms of microbial life, including spores, from tools, surfaces, and other objects using heat, radiation,chemical substances or physical methods.
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Test Strips: Diagnostic tools used for rapid testing, such as blood glucose testing or urinalysis,through immersion in a sample and observation of the color change.
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Liquid nitrogen tank: Container used for the safe storage and transportation of liquid nitrogen,often used in laboratories for long-term storage of biological specimens at extremely low temperatures.
Hot-Cold Therapy: Treatment that uses heat and cold to relieve pain and reduce inflammation in various medical conditions.
Thermal cycler: Tool forlaboratory used to amplify segments of DNA through the polymerase chain reaction (PCR), cyclically alternating temperatures.
Infrared thermometer: Device that measures the surface temperature of objects or people without direct contact,based on the infrared radiation emitted.
Coombs test: Laboratory test used to diagnose certain conditions that lead to the destruction of blood cells,such as autoimmune hemolytic anemia.
Rapid Antigenic Test __KEEP_3__: Rapid diagnostic test that detects the presence of specific antigens of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, responsible for __KEEP_3__,usually through a nasopharyngeal swab.
Tomograph: Radiological equipment used to create detailed cross-sectional images of the human body or other structures,via computed tomography (CT).
Trocar: Needle-shaped surgical instrument used to create an access during laparoscopic procedures,allowing the introduction of surgical or drainage instruments.
Rapid Antigenic Swab __KEEP_3__: See "Rapid Antigenic Test __KEEP_3__" for definition.
Turbidimeter: Analytical instrument used to measure the turbidity or clarity of a fluid,based on the amount of light scattered by particles suspended in the liquid.
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Ultracentrifuge: Centrifuge capable of reaching extremely high speeds,used to separate small components such as proteins and nucleotides.
Ultrasonograph: Medical imaging device that uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of internal organs,tissues and other structures within the body.
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Slide (laboratory): Thin glass plate used to support specimens to be observed under a microscope.
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Veterinary: Branch of medicine that deals with diagnosis,of the treatment and prevention of diseases in animals.
