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2 English ReferenceMedical technique
3 NotesMedical technique is a general term for all kinds of technologies used in medical activities, and is an important part of the medical system.
Technology is the sum of the various means by which mankind transforms nature. On the one hand, it is the "software" process, including operating methods, labor skills, and operating procedures; on the other hand, it is the "hardware" material means, including tools, equipment, and so on. Technology is the conscious use of the laws of nature, it extends and develops human intelligence and physical strength, is the direct element of productivity.
Technology is categorized according to its field of application, mainly industrial technology, agricultural technology, medical technology.
Medical technology has a long history, it can be said that there are medical activities also have medical technology, such as four diagnostic, ***, massage, acupuncture, surgery, practice, as well as identification, collection, processing, use of drugs. Since modern times, with the revolution of science and technology, a large number of emerging technologies transplanted to the medical field, so that the rapid development of medical technology. Such as the application of physical technology, the emergence of stethoscopes, microscopes, X-rays, ultrasound, CT, etc.; the application of chemical technology, the emergence of clinical testing, chemical drugs, chemotherapy, etc.; the application of biotechnology, the emergence of organ transplants, artificial organs, diagnosis and treatment of genetic disorders, biopharmaceuticals, biomedical engineering, etc..