Medical Equipment Glossary

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jenner's method

The production of immunity to a disease by inoculation of an attenuated form of the virus causing the disease. Also called jennerization.

jeweler's forceps

A thumb forceps used for ophthalmic and microvascular procedures with very fine, pointed tips.

joule

The International System unit of electrical, mechanical, and thermal energy.