| H&L | heart and lung [machine] |
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| MARC | machine-readable cataloging; multifocal and recurrent choroidopathy |
| MRAB | machine-readable archives in biomedicine |
| MRI | machine-readable identifier; magnetic resonance imaging; medical records information; Medical Resear... |
| MSMAID | machine, suction, monitor, airway equipment, intravenous line, drugs [for bronchoscopy] |
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| panoramic rotating machine | An X-ray machine using a reciprocating motion of the tube and extraoral film to produce a radiograph of all the teeth and surrounding structures. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| gene machine | A computerised device for synthesizing genes by combining nucleotides (bases) in a specified order. (14 Nov 1997) |
| man-machine systems | A system in which the functions of the man and the machine are interrelated and necessary for the operation of the system. (12 Dec 1998) |
| gramme machine | <physics> A kind of dynamo-electric machine; so named from its French inventor, M. Gramme. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| cobalt machine | <apparatus> A simple but effective source of irradiation which is employed for external beam radiotherapy. It has limited ability to focus irradiation. (16 Dec 1997) |
| heart-lung machine | A combination blood pump and blood oxygenator used for temporary periods of time in cardiopulmonary bypass for cardiac surgery. (12 Dec 1998) |
| productive machine hours | That portion of scheduled operating hours during which a machine performs its designated functions, excluding time to transport the machine and operational or mechanical delays. (05 Dec 1998) |
| q-machine | <radiobiology> Plasma device studied in the 1960s, noted for its natural quiescence, which made it attractive for plasma wave phyics experimentation. (09 Oct 1997) |
| assistive device | Any device that is designed, made, or adapted to assist a person perform a particular task. For examples, canes, crutches, walkers, wheel chairs, and shower chairs are all assistive devices. (12 Dec 1998) |
| ventricular assist device | A device that supports or replaces the function of a ventricle (LVAD or RVAD indicates which ventricle). The patient's heart remains in place when this device or system is used. The device is used in patients with potentially salvageable myocardium, where centrifugal or pneumatic devices can be placed in either heterotopic or orthotopic positions (the latter is termed a total artificial heart). The function of either the left, right, or both ventricles can thus be supported for days to weeks. Either recovery of heart function or need for transplantation then becomes apparent. (05 Mar 2000) |
| central-bearing device | In dentistry, a device which provides a central point of bearing, or support, between upper and lower record bases; it consists of a contacting point which is attached to one base and a plate attached to the other which provides the surface on which the bearing point rests or moves. (05 Mar 2000) |
| central-bearing tracing device | In dentistry, a central-bearing device used for making a tracing and/or for support between upper and lower bases. (05 Mar 2000) |
| contraceptive device | A device used to prevent pregnancy; e.g., occlusive diaphragm, condom, intrauterine device. (05 Mar 2000) |
| contraceptive device, intrauterine | A device inserted into the uterus (womb) to prevent conception (pregnancy). The IUD can be a coil, loop, triangle, or T in shape made of plastic or metal. (12 Dec 1998) |
| dental device | <dentistry> Devices used in the home by persons to maintain dental and periodontal health. The devices include toothbrushes, dental flosses, water irrigators, gingival stimulators, etc. (12 Dec 1998) |