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mannikin

mannikin

8.2
A life-like model used in medical training to practice care for patients
  • noun
  • /ˈmænɪkɪn/
  • UK
translation icon : maniquí
  • The instructor programmed the mannikin to simulate irregular breathing and a weak pulse for training.

Examples

  • Medical students practiced CPR on a high-fidelity mannikin in the simulation lab.

  • Hospitals use advanced mannikins to rehearse rare emergencies without risk to real patients.

  • The medical students practiced on a mannikin during their training.

  • We need a new mannikin for the CPR training session.

  • Medical students practiced CPR on a high-fidelity mannikin in the simulation lab.

  • The instructor programmed the mannikin to simulate irregular breathing and a weak pulse for training.

  • Hospitals use advanced mannikins to rehearse rare emergencies without risk to real patients.

Synonyms

manikin
vsmannikin
  • UK
1 7.5

A life-size model of a person used to show or fit clothes

is specialized for medical practice with simulated bodily functions

How Lifelike

mannikin
  • UK
8.2
manikin
  • UK
1 7.5

Surface Forms

mannikin singular
manikins plural

Etymology

Mannikin comes from the old Dutch manneken, which means 'little man', from man and -kin meaning 'little'. That's why mannikin is used for life-like human models in medical training, because they are human-shaped 'little men' used to practice care.