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minicam

minicam

5.3
A very small camera used by doctors to see inside the body
  • noun
  • /ˈmɪnɪˌkæm/
  • Specialized
translation icon : minicámara
  • The doctor inserted a minicam to examine the patient's stomach lining during the procedure.

Examples

  • A minicam provided a clear view of the internal organs for the surgical team.

  • Technicians checked the minicam before the operation to ensure it was working properly.

  • The doctor used a minicam during the procedure.

  • Minicams are essential for modern medical diagnostics.

  • The doctor inserted a minicam to examine the patient's stomach lining during the procedure.

  • A minicam provided a clear view of the internal organs for the surgical team.

  • Technicians checked the minicam before the operation to ensure it was working properly.

Synonyms

camera
vsminicam
1.0

A machine that takes photos or records video

is a tiny medical instrument for internal viewing rather than general photography
video camera
vsminicam
91 1.6

A machine that records moving pictures and sound

is designed for internal medical viewing inside the body rather than general recording
cam
vsminicam
  • Texting
86 4.3

A small camera on a computer or phone used for video calls

is a small medical viewing tool used inside the body rather than for streaming
microcamera
vsminicam
  • Specialized
1 4.8

A very small camera that records tiny details or helps record without being seen

is for internal medical viewing rather than general inspection
subminiature
vsminicam
  • Specialized
8.9

A very small camera that uses a tiny film format

is used inside the body for medical viewing rather than just being small

How Small

capsule
  • Specialized
26 3.7
minicam
  • Specialized
5.3
endoscope
  • Specialized
2 5.3
surgical instrument
  • Specialized
3 3.8

Surface Forms

minicam singular
minicams plural

Morphology

minicam = camera (transparent) = mini + camera

The medical sense is a straightforward application of 'mini' + 'camera' (a very small camera used in procedures), so the composition remains transparent.

Etymology

Minicam is made of mini- 'small' and cam short for camera, so imagine a tiny camera on the end of a thin tool that a doctor can put inside the body to look at organs. That's why a medical minicam is a very small camera used during procedures to see inside the body.