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Procedure
01
an operation performed by medical professionals to diagnose, treat, etc. a medical condition or injury
What is a "procedure"?
A procedure is a specific method or set of actions taken to diagnose, treat, or manage a health condition. It can range from a simple test, like taking a blood sample, to more complex operations, such as surgery. Procedures are designed to achieve a particular medical goal, such as relieving symptoms, correcting a problem, or gaining information for diagnosis.
Examples
The surgeon explained the details of the procedure scheduled for tomorrow to remove the appendix.
She underwent a minimally invasive procedure to repair a torn ligament in her knee.
Examples
The technician followed a detailed procedure to calibrate the equipment accurately.
The laboratory has a standardized procedure for testing samples to ensure consistent results.
03
the prescribed method or rules for conducting legal or parliamentary actions
Examples
The judge reminded everyone of the correct procedure before the trial began.
Parliamentary procedure dictates how motions are proposed and voted on.
04
a defined sequence of steps in a computer program, often performing a specific function
Examples
The programmer wrote a procedure to sort the data alphabetically.
Each procedure in the code must be tested separately.
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