A&P Tech Advancement in Med Flashcards

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Bionics

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Highly advanced pieces of technology able to be integrated with various parts of the human body.

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Gene therapy

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Transplantation of normal genes into cells in place of missing or defective ones to correct genetic disorders.

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Stem cell

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Cells with the potential to develop into many different types of cells in the body.

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Stem cell therapy

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Promotes the repair response of diseased, dysfunctional, or injured tissue using stem cells; also known as regenerative medicine.

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Wearable monitoring technologies

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Medical wearables that utilize sensors, actuators, software, and electronic patches attached to the skin to monitor a patient's health, identify anomalies, and even treat health conditions.