| instrumentation | 1. The use of instruments. 2. In dentistry, the application of armamentarium in a restorative procedure. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| Harrington | David O., U.S. Ophthalmologist, *1904. See: Harrington-Flocks test. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Harrington-Flocks test | A rapid screening test for visual field defects; patterns are viewed tachistoscopically, and the patterns are visible only when illuminated by a flash of ultraviolet light. Not available since 1970. (05 Mar 2000) |
| harrington rod insertion | <orthopaedics> A procedure that involves fusing together two or more vertebrae in the spine using either bone grafts or metal rods (Harrington rods). This procedure may be used to correct kyphosis or scoliosis. It is also used in those who require spine stabilisation due to vertebral damage from ruptures discs, fractures, osteomyelitis, osteoarthritis or tumour. (27 Sep 1997) |