browser
software that allows the user to access information on the Internet
central processing unit (CPU)
processes the input and performs the operations of the computer by following the instructions in the software
computer literacy
a basic understanding of how the computer works and a basic understanding of the applications used in your field or profession.
computer-assisted instruction (CAI)
educational computer programming designed for individualized use.
computerized tomography (CT)
medical imaging scanner that uses x-rays to see cross sectional views of the body tissues
database
is an organized collection of information
echocardiograph
utilizes a computer to direct ultrahigh frequency sound waves through the chest wall and into the heart
electronic mail
the process of creating and sending messaged from one computer to another
fields
information is entered into these areas
hardware
the machine components including the keyboard, central processing unit, disk drive, and monitor
input
information that is entered into a computer by means of an input device
interactive video
integration of computer and video technology
internet
links millions of computers throughout the world
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
body scanner that uses nuclear magnetic resonance
mainframe computer
can control the launching of a rocket to outer space
microcomputer
a handheld computer
modem
an electronic device that sends or receives computer data over telephone lines or cable
networks
systems of computers linked together
output
the processed information, or final product; it can be displayed on a screen printed as hard copy, stored on magnetic tape or disks, or transmitted to another user or users
personal computer
computer that can sit on a desktop
positron emission tomography (PET)
body scanner that uses a radioactive substance which is injected into the patient and detected by the scanner
random access memory (RAM)
a program that is not permanent because data can be stored, changed, and retrieved
read only memory (ROM)
a permanent program already built and stored in the computer system by the manufacturer of the computer
record
within a database, each collection of related information
software
consist of programs that allow the computer to perform specific tasks
spreadsheet
uses special software to access a computer's ability to perform math calculations
stress test
an ECG run while the patient is exercising
telemedicine
involves the use of video, audio, and computer systems to provide medical services
Telepharmacies
allow for rapid dispensing of medications
ultrasonography
noninvasive scanning method using high frequency sound waves