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A – electrocardiogram : for monitoring the heart (CARDIOLOGY) B – microscope : for examining samples of tissues, blood, urine etc. very closely (PATHOLOGY, HAEMATOLOGY, LAB) C – centrifuge : for separating substances by spinning them (HAEMATOLOGY) D – scales : for weighing substances (PHARMACY, PATHOLOGY) E – exercise machine (bicycle, treadmill) : for building strength after injury (PHYSIOTHERAPY) F – bone plate : for fixing broken bones (ORTHOPAEDICS) Bone plate = a thin metal implant used to immobilize bone segments. The plate is affixed with screws to properly align the bone and aid in the healing process G – dermabrader: for removing damaged skin (DERMATOLOGY) H – a dialysis machine : for cleaning the blood when the kidneys don’t work (RENAL UNIT) I – neurological pinwheel : for testing for sensation in nerves (NEUROLOGY) J – paediatric spoon : for children to grip (PAEDIATRICS) K – scalpel: for performing surgeries (SURGERY) also: lancet (αμφίστομο) νυστέρι L – an X-Ray machine : for taking a photo of bones (RADIOLOGY