mannequin
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- noun
- /ˈmænɪkɪn/
- Specialized
:
maniquí virtual
- high-fidelity mannequins
- fidelity simulation mannequins
Examples
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And so our mannequin uses a new lightweight aluminum structure.
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Teaching aides, such as computerized patient mannequins, were observed to determine assumptions about knowledge reflected in their use.
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Barry University has incorporated high-fidelity mannequins and simulation scenarios for its anesthesiology program.
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Learning to "do" the procedures on life-like mannequins reduces the anxiety of patient encounters for the novice nurse.
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There are two simulation labs with high-fidelity simulation mannequins and fiber-optic equipment located in Orlando and Hollywood.
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They developed training mannequins that simulated such physiological responses as high blood pressure and choking.
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Most consist of a plastic and rubber mannequin, a haptic feedback system that simulates the resistance of medical instruments moving through the body, and imaging systems that show the locations of the instruments.
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The use of mannequin simulators coincided with the advent of minimally invasive or laparoscopic surgery.
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The designer dressed the mannequin in a beautiful gown for the fashion show.
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At the simulation center, students learned how to perform CPR on a realistic mannequin.
Synonyms
A person created by a computer to show clothes in ads or online
How Realistic
Surface Forms
Etymology
Mannequin comes from French and an old Dutch word manneken, which means 'little man' and contains the root man for 'man'. It began as a physical figure to show clothing, so a digital or virtual human used to test or display clothes is simply a modern kind of mannequin.