| superior dental branches of superior dental plexus | Branches passing from the superior dental plexus to the roots of the teeth of the upper jaw. Synonym: rami dentales superiores plexus dentalis superioris. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| inferior dental branches of inferior dental plexus | Branches passing from the inferior dental plexus to the roots of the teeth of the lower jaw. Synonym: rami dentales inferiores plexus dentalis inferioris. (05 Mar 2000) |
| sports equipment | Equipment required for engaging in a sport (such as balls, bats, rackets, skis, skates, ropes, weights) and devices for the protection of athletes during their performance (such as masks, gloves, mouth pieces). (12 Dec 1998) |
| surgical equipment | Nonexpendable apparatus used during surgical procedures. They are differentiated from surgical instruments, usually hand-held and used in the immediate operative field. (12 Dec 1998) |
| diagnostic equipment | Nonexpendable items used in examinination. (12 Dec 1998) |
| disposable equipment | Apparatus, devices, or supplies intended for one-time or temporary use. (12 Dec 1998) |
| durable medical equipment | Devices which are very resistant to wear and may be used over a long period of time. They include items such as wheelchairs, hospital beds, artificial limbs, etc. (12 Dec 1998) |
| infant equipment | Equipment and furniture used by infants and babies in the home, car, and play area. (12 Dec 1998) |
| orthopedic equipment | Nonexpendable items used in the performance of orthopedic surgery and related therapy. They are differentiated from orthotic devices, apparatus used to prevent or correct deformities in patients. (12 Dec 1998) |
| equipment and supplies | Expendable and nonexpendable equipment, supplies, apparatus, and instruments that are used in diagnostic, surgical, therapeutic, scientific, and experimental procedures. (12 Dec 1998) |
| equipment and supplies, hospital | Any materials used in providing care specifically in the hospital. (12 Dec 1998) |
| equipment contamination | The presence of an infectious agent on instruments, prostheses, or other inanimate articles. (12 Dec 1998) |
| equipment failure | Failure of equipment to perform up to standards. The failure may be due to defects or improper use. (12 Dec 1998) |
| equipment failure analysis | Determination of reliability and maintainability of equipment. (12 Dec 1998) |
| equipment reuse | Further or repeated use of equipment, instruments, devices, or materials. It includes additional use regardless of the original intent of the producer as to disposability or durability. It does not include the repeated use of fluids or solutions. (12 Dec 1998) |