1. Elevator:
An instrument that is used to raise a depressed broken bone, for example in the
skull or chest.
An instrument that is used to raise a depressed broken bone, for example in the
skull or chest.
2. Electrocarlograph:
A technique for recording the electrical activities of the eye.
A technique for recording the electrical activities of the eye.
3. Eikonometer:
An instrument for measuring the size of images on the retina of the eye.
An instrument for measuring the size of images on the retina of the eye.
4. Divaricator:
A scissor like surgical instrument used to divide portion of tissue into two
separate parts during an operation.
A scissor like surgical instrument used to divide portion of tissue into two
separate parts during an operation.
5. Algesimeter:
A piece of equipment for determining the sensitivity of the skin to various
touch stimuli especially those causing pain.
A piece of equipment for determining the sensitivity of the skin to various
touch stimuli especially those causing pain.
6. Arthroscopies:
A telescope for insertion into a joint through a small incision in order to
inspect its content.
A telescope for insertion into a joint through a small incision in order to
inspect its content.
7. Auriscope
(Otoscope): An apparatus for examining the eardrum and the passage leading to
it from the ear (External meat-us).
(Otoscope): An apparatus for examining the eardrum and the passage leading to
it from the ear (External meat-us).
8. Autorefractor:
A machine that automatically determines the required correction for a spectacle
lens.
A machine that automatically determines the required correction for a spectacle
lens.
9. Bistoury:
A narrow surgical knifew with a straight or curved blade.
A narrow surgical knifew with a straight or curved blade.
10. Microscope:
An instrument for producing a greatly magnified image or an object which may be
so small as to be invisible to the naked eye.
An instrument for producing a greatly magnified image or an object which may be
so small as to be invisible to the naked eye.
11. Micrometer:
An instrument for making externally fine measurement or thickness or length,
often relying upon the movement or a screw thread and the principle of the
venier.
An instrument for making externally fine measurement or thickness or length,
often relying upon the movement or a screw thread and the principle of the
venier.
12. Methylated
spirit: It is used as a solvent, cleaning fluid and fuel.
spirit: It is used as a solvent, cleaning fluid and fuel.
13. Mechotherapy:
The use of mechanical equipment during physiotherapy to produce regular
repeated movement in part of the body.
The use of mechanical equipment during physiotherapy to produce regular
repeated movement in part of the body.
14. Matrix
band: A flexible strip that is placed round a toot to restore a wall, thus
simplifying insertion of a dental filling.
band: A flexible strip that is placed round a toot to restore a wall, thus
simplifying insertion of a dental filling.
15. Magill’s
forceps: Long angled forceps for use with a laryngoscope in removing foreign
body from the mouth and throat of an unconscious patient.
forceps: Long angled forceps for use with a laryngoscope in removing foreign
body from the mouth and throat of an unconscious patient.
16. Laryngoscope:
A device consisting of a handle and a curved blade, filted with a light for
removing the tongue and the epiglutis aside to inspect the larynx.
A device consisting of a handle and a curved blade, filted with a light for
removing the tongue and the epiglutis aside to inspect the larynx.
17. Kinaesthesiometer:
An instrument for measuring a patient awareness of the muscular and joint
movement of his own body.
An instrument for measuring a patient awareness of the muscular and joint
movement of his own body.
18. Keratometer
(opthalmometer): An instrument for measuring the radius of curvature of the
cornea.
(opthalmometer): An instrument for measuring the radius of curvature of the
cornea.
19. Ketathermometer:
A thermometer used to measure the cooling power of the air surrounding it,
having its bulb covered with water moistened material.
A thermometer used to measure the cooling power of the air surrounding it,
having its bulb covered with water moistened material.
20. Hygrometer:
An instrument for measuring the relative humidity of the atmosphere.
An instrument for measuring the relative humidity of the atmosphere.
21. Heater-probe:
A device that can be passed through an endoscope to apply controlled heat in order
to coagulate a bleeding peptic ulcer.
A device that can be passed through an endoscope to apply controlled heat in order
to coagulate a bleeding peptic ulcer.
22. Heat-lung
machine: An apparatus for taking over temporarily the function of both the heat
and lungs during heart surgery.
machine: An apparatus for taking over temporarily the function of both the heat
and lungs during heart surgery.
23. Guillotime:
An instrument for measuring the tonsil.
An instrument for measuring the tonsil.
24. Grommet:
A flagged metal or plastic tube that is inserted into the eardrum in case of
glue ear.
A flagged metal or plastic tube that is inserted into the eardrum in case of
glue ear.
25. Gouge:
A curved chisel used in orthopedic operation to cut and remove bone.
A curved chisel used in orthopedic operation to cut and remove bone.
26. Gorget:
An instrument formally used in the operation for removal of stones from the
bladder.
An instrument formally used in the operation for removal of stones from the
bladder.
27. Gastroscope:
An illuminated optical instrument used to inspect the interior of the stomach.
An illuminated optical instrument used to inspect the interior of the stomach.
28. Gamma
camera: A piece of apparatus that detect radioactivity in the gamma rays
emitted by radioactive isotope that has been introduced into the body as
tracers.
camera: A piece of apparatus that detect radioactivity in the gamma rays
emitted by radioactive isotope that has been introduced into the body as
tracers.
29. Freisnal
prism: A flexible plastic prism that can
be stunk to spectacle lenses to provide a prism to correct double vision.
prism: A flexible plastic prism that can
be stunk to spectacle lenses to provide a prism to correct double vision.
30. Volsellum:
Surgical forceps with clav-like hooks at the end of both blades.
Surgical forceps with clav-like hooks at the end of both blades.
31. Forceps:
A pincer-like instrument design to grasp an object so that it can be held firm
or pulled.
A pincer-like instrument design to grasp an object so that it can be held firm
or pulled.
32. Fluoroscope:
Historically, an instrument by which x-rays were projected through a patient through
a fluorescent screen enabling the resultant image to be viewed directly by the
radiologist.
Historically, an instrument by which x-rays were projected through a patient through
a fluorescent screen enabling the resultant image to be viewed directly by the
radiologist.
33. Flowmeter:
An instrument for measuring the flow of liquid or gas.
An instrument for measuring the flow of liquid or gas.
34. Falloposcope:
A narrow flexible fibre-optic endoscope used to view the inner of the fallopian
tube.
A narrow flexible fibre-optic endoscope used to view the inner of the fallopian
tube.
35. Exvacator:
A spoon shaped surgical instrument that is used to scrape out diseased tissue
usually for laboratory examination.
A spoon shaped surgical instrument that is used to scrape out diseased tissue
usually for laboratory examination.
36. Evacuator:
A device for sucking fluid out of a cavity.
A device for sucking fluid out of a cavity.
37. Ergo
graph: An apparatus for recording the work performs by the muscle or the body
when undergoing activity.
graph: An apparatus for recording the work performs by the muscle or the body
when undergoing activity.
38. Epidiasoscope:
An apparatus for projecting a greatly magnified image of an object, such as a
specimen on a microscope slide into a screen.
An apparatus for projecting a greatly magnified image of an object, such as a
specimen on a microscope slide into a screen.
39. Enteroscope:
An illuminate optical instrument used to inspect the interior of the small
intestine.
An illuminate optical instrument used to inspect the interior of the small
intestine.
40. Video-otoscope:
Is a small endoscope connected to a digital camera for examining the outer ear
and eardrum.
Is a small endoscope connected to a digital camera for examining the outer ear
and eardrum.
41. Ventilator:
Equipment that is manually or mechanically operated to maintain a flow of air
into and out of the lungs of a patient who is unable to breath normally.
Equipment that is manually or mechanically operated to maintain a flow of air
into and out of the lungs of a patient who is unable to breath normally.
42. Vacuum
extractor: Is a device to assist delivery consisting of a suction cup that is
attached to the hand of the fetus.
extractor: Is a device to assist delivery consisting of a suction cup that is
attached to the hand of the fetus.
43. Urinometer:
A hydrometer for measuring the specific gravity of urine.
A hydrometer for measuring the specific gravity of urine.
44. Urethroscope:
An endoscope consisting of a fine tube titled with a light and lenses for
examination or the interior of the male urethra including the prostate region.
An endoscope consisting of a fine tube titled with a light and lenses for
examination or the interior of the male urethra including the prostate region.
45. Ultrasonograph:
The use of ultrasound to produce image of structure in the human body.
The use of ultrasound to produce image of structure in the human body.
46. Utramicrotome:
An instrument for cutting externally thin section of tissue (not more than 0.1m
thick) for electron micrology.
An instrument for cutting externally thin section of tissue (not more than 0.1m
thick) for electron micrology.
47. Trucs:
A device for applying pressure to a hernia to prevent it from profrding.
A device for applying pressure to a hernia to prevent it from profrding.
48. Trocarl:
An instrument used with a connula to draw off fluid from a body cavity (such as
peritonea cavity).
An instrument used with a connula to draw off fluid from a body cavity (such as
peritonea cavity).
49. Trephine:
A surgical instrument used to remove a circular area of tissue, usually from
the cornea of the eye, it consist of a hallow tube with a serrated cutting
edge.
A surgical instrument used to remove a circular area of tissue, usually from
the cornea of the eye, it consist of a hallow tube with a serrated cutting
edge.
50. Transclucer:
A device used to convert one from one or surgical into another, allowing its
measurement or display to be made appropriately.
A device used to convert one from one or surgical into another, allowing its
measurement or display to be made appropriately.
51. Tonometer:
Is a small instrument for measurement the pressure inside the eye.
Is a small instrument for measurement the pressure inside the eye.
52. Tinometer:
An instrument used for measuring the depth of colour or a liquid.
An instrument used for measuring the depth of colour or a liquid.
53. Thorascope:
An instrument used to inspect the pleural cavity.
An instrument used to inspect the pleural cavity.
54. Thermometer:
A device for registering temperature.
A device for registering temperature.
55. Tampon:
A pack of qauze cotton wool or other above bent material used to plug a cavity
or canal in order to absorb blood or secretion.
A pack of qauze cotton wool or other above bent material used to plug a cavity
or canal in order to absorb blood or secretion.
56. Swap:
A pad or absorbent material (such as cotton) same times attaon to a stick or
wire, used for cleaning oil applying medication to wound, operation site or
body cavities.
A pad or absorbent material (such as cotton) same times attaon to a stick or
wire, used for cleaning oil applying medication to wound, operation site or
body cavities.
57. Surgical
spirit methylated spirit usually with a small amount of castor oil and oil of
whiter green used to sterilize the skin before surgery injection.
spirit methylated spirit usually with a small amount of castor oil and oil of
whiter green used to sterilize the skin before surgery injection.
58. Strain
Guage: A sensitive instrument for measuring tension an alteration in pressure.
Guage: A sensitive instrument for measuring tension an alteration in pressure.
59. Stop
niddle: A surgical niddle with a shank that has a protruding collar to stop it
when the niddle has been pushed a prescribed distance into the tissue.
niddle: A surgical niddle with a shank that has a protruding collar to stop it
when the niddle has been pushed a prescribed distance into the tissue.
60. Spud:
A blank needle used for removing foreign bodies embedded in the cornea or the
eye.
A blank needle used for removing foreign bodies embedded in the cornea or the
eye.
61. Spirometer:
An instrument used for measuring the volume of air inhaled and exhaled.
An instrument used for measuring the volume of air inhaled and exhaled.
62. Sphygomanometer:
An instrument for measuring blood pressure in the arteries.
An instrument for measuring blood pressure in the arteries.
63. Speculum:
A metal instrument for inserting into and holding open a cavity of the body,
such as the vagina, rectum or nasal orifice in order that the anterior be
examined.
A metal instrument for inserting into and holding open a cavity of the body,
such as the vagina, rectum or nasal orifice in order that the anterior be
examined.
64. Spatula:
An instrument with a blunt blade used to spread ointments or plasters and
particularly in dentistry to mix materials.
An instrument with a blunt blade used to spread ointments or plasters and
particularly in dentistry to mix materials.
65. Spectrometer:
Any instrument for measuring the intensity and wave lengths of visible and
invisible electromagnetic radiation.
Any instrument for measuring the intensity and wave lengths of visible and
invisible electromagnetic radiation.
66. Simulator:
An x ray device used in radio therapy to localize accurately the exact position
of the final exposure of the radiation before treatment begins.
An x ray device used in radio therapy to localize accurately the exact position
of the final exposure of the radiation before treatment begins.
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Siqmoidoscope: An instrument inserted through the anus in order to
inspect the interior of the rectum and sigmoid colon.
Siqmoidoscope: An instrument inserted through the anus in order to
inspect the interior of the rectum and sigmoid colon.
68. Self-inflating
bag: A device for delivering emergency artificial ventilation by means of a
tight fitting face mask, a laryngeal mask or an endotracheal tube.
bag: A device for delivering emergency artificial ventilation by means of a
tight fitting face mask, a laryngeal mask or an endotracheal tube.
69. Scoto-meter:
An instrument used for mapping defect in the vision field.
An instrument used for mapping defect in the vision field.
70. Scope:
An instrument used for examining the stomach.
An instrument used for examining the stomach.
71. Scalar:
An instrument for removing calculus from the teeth
An instrument for removing calculus from the teeth
72.
Rubber dam (in dentistry) a sheet or rubber used to isolate one or more
teeth during treatment.
Rubber dam (in dentistry) a sheet or rubber used to isolate one or more
teeth during treatment.
73.
Rongeur: Powerful biting forceps for lutting tissue, particularly bone.
Rongeur: Powerful biting forceps for lutting tissue, particularly bone.
74.
Ring block: A circumferential ring of local anaesthetic solution used to
block the nerves or a digit for purpose of minor surgery.
Ring block: A circumferential ring of local anaesthetic solution used to
block the nerves or a digit for purpose of minor surgery.
75.
Retractor: A surgical instrument
used to expose the operation site by drawing aside the cut edge of skim, muscle
or other tissues.
Retractor: A surgical instrument
used to expose the operation site by drawing aside the cut edge of skim, muscle
or other tissues.
76. Retinoscope:
An instrument used to determine the power of spectacle lens require to correct
errors of refraction of the eye
An instrument used to determine the power of spectacle lens require to correct
errors of refraction of the eye
77.
Respirator: A device used to maintain the breathing movement of
paralysed patients.
Respirator: A device used to maintain the breathing movement of
paralysed patients.
78.
Resectoscope: A type of surgical instrument (an enddoscope) used in
resection of the prostate or in the removal of bladder fumours.
Resectoscope: A type of surgical instrument (an enddoscope) used in
resection of the prostate or in the removal of bladder fumours.
79. Raspotory:
A flat like surgical instrument used for scraping the surface or bone.
A flat like surgical instrument used for scraping the surface or bone.
80. Repository:
An instrument used to return a displaced part or the body for instance a
prolassed uterus to a normal position.
An instrument used to return a displaced part or the body for instance a
prolassed uterus to a normal position.
81. Pneumograph:
An instrument used to record the movement made during respiration.
An instrument used to record the movement made during respiration.
82. Pladqet:
A small ward of dressing material such as lint used either to cover a wound or
sore or as a plug.
A small ward of dressing material such as lint used either to cover a wound or
sore or as a plug.
83. Plaster:
Adhesive tape used in shape pieces or as a bandage to keep a dressing in place.
Adhesive tape used in shape pieces or as a bandage to keep a dressing in place.
84. Parameter:
A measurement of some factor, such as blood pressure, pulse, rat, or
heamoglosin level, that may have a bearing on the condition being
injestication.
A measurement of some factor, such as blood pressure, pulse, rat, or
heamoglosin level, that may have a bearing on the condition being
injestication.
85. Pachymeter:
An instrument used to measure the thickness of the cornea.
An instrument used to measure the thickness of the cornea.
86. Oximeter:
An instrument for measuring the proportion of oxygenated heamoglobin
(oxyheamoglobin) in the blood.
An instrument for measuring the proportion of oxygenated heamoglobin
(oxyheamoglobin) in the blood.
87. Oxygenator:
A machine that oxygenates blood out side the body.
A machine that oxygenates blood out side the body.
88. Osteotome:
A surgical chisel design to cut bone.
A surgical chisel design to cut bone.
89. Oscilloscope:
A cathoderray tube designed to display electronically a wave form corresponding
to the electrical data led into it.
A cathoderray tube designed to display electronically a wave form corresponding
to the electrical data led into it.
90. Orchidometer:
A calliper device for measuring the size or a testicles.
A calliper device for measuring the size or a testicles.
91. Optometer
(refractormeter): An instrument for measuring the refraction of the eye.
(refractormeter): An instrument for measuring the refraction of the eye.
92. Oncometer:
An instrument used in measuring volume of blood circulating in one of the limb
An instrument used in measuring volume of blood circulating in one of the limb
93. Ommaya
reserviour: A device inserted into the ventricles of the brain to enable the
repeated injection of drugs into the cerebrospinal fluid.
reserviour: A device inserted into the ventricles of the brain to enable the
repeated injection of drugs into the cerebrospinal fluid.
94. Oesophagoscope:
An illuminated optical instrument used to inspect the interior of the
oesophagus.
An illuminated optical instrument used to inspect the interior of the
oesophagus.
95. Nephroscope:
An instrument used for examining the anterior of the kidney.
An instrument used for examining the anterior of the kidney.
96. Needle:
Used for sewing up tissue during surgery are of various design, for specific
operation.
Used for sewing up tissue during surgery are of various design, for specific
operation.
97. Microfome:
An instrument for cutting extremely thin slice of material that can be examined
under a microscope.
An instrument for cutting extremely thin slice of material that can be examined
under a microscope.
98. Obturator:
A wire or rod within a cannula or hollow needle for piercing tissues or fitting
aspirating needles.
A wire or rod within a cannula or hollow needle for piercing tissues or fitting
aspirating needles.
99. Myograh:
An instrument for recording the activity of muscular tissues.
An instrument for recording the activity of muscular tissues.
100. Wechsler:
Scales standardized scales for the measurement of intelligence quotient (1a) in
adult and children.
Scales standardized scales for the measurement of intelligence quotient (1a) in
adult and children.
