Apparatus
Apparatus
Apparatus (pronunciation: /ˌapəˈratəs,ˌapəˈrādəs/) is a term used in medicine to refer to a group of organs or structural parts serving a common function. The term is derived from the Latin word "apparatus," which means equipment or machinery.
Etymology
The term "apparatus" is derived from the Latin "apparatus," which means "equipment" or "machinery." It was first used in the medical context in the 17th century to refer to the complex structures within the human body that serve specific functions.
Related Terms
- Anatomical structure: An anatomical structure is a particular part of the body, such as an organ or a bone.
- Organ system: An organ system is a group of organs that work together to perform a specific function.
- Physiology: Physiology is the study of how the body and its parts work or function.
- Medical equipment: Medical equipment refers to the different types of apparatus used in healthcare for diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of patients.
See Also
References
- Medical Terminology: A Short Course, 8th Edition. Davi-Ellen Chabner. Elsevier, 2020.
- Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary, 32nd Edition. Saunders, 2011.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Apparatus
- Wikipedia's article - Apparatus
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