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counter /coun·ter/ (koun´ter) an instrument to compute numerical value; in radiology, a device for enumerating ionizing events.

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Coulter counter  an automatic instrument used in enumeration of formed elements in the peripheral blood.

Geiger counter , Geiger-Müller counter an amplifying device that indicates the presence of ionizing particles, particularly β particles.

scintillation counter  a device for detecting ionization events, permitting determination of the concentration of radioisotopes in the body or other substance.

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count·er (kountr)

n.

One that counts, especially an electronic or mechanical device that automatically counts occurrences or repetitions of phenomena or events.

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counter,

n a device for enumerating ionizing events.

counter, Geiger-Muller (G-M counter, Geiger counter),

n.pr a highly sensitive gas-filled device that measures radiation.

counter, proportional,

n a gas-filled radiation detection tube in which the pulse produced is proportional to the number of ions formed in the gas by the primary ionizing particle.

counter, scintillation

n a combination of phosphor, photomultiplier tube, and associated circuits for counting the light emissions that are produced in the phosphor.

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counter

an instrument or apparatus by which numerical value is computed; in radiology, a device for enumerating ionizing events.

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Coulter counter

see coulter counter.

Geiger counter, Geiger-Müller counter

a radiation counter using a gas-filled tube that indicates the presence of ionizing particles.

scintillation counter

a device for detecting beta and gamma rays, permitting determination of the concentration of radioisotopes in the body or other substance. It is more important for gamma rays, which are poorly measured by a Geiger counter.

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Patient discussion about countering.

Q. question about frobmyagia what meds can i take over the counter i can take for the pain sometimes its hard to tell the chest pain from the fromyagia pain. i hurt so bad.

A. To me the chest pain sounds if it is anixety pain unless you have a heart condition. I would be careful of over the counter meds with chest pains. I have taken OTC type meds like tylenol for arthritis and they help a little. Nothing worked well for me that was OTC but a friend of mine said aleve helped her. I take tramadol but that isn't Otc. The horrible thing to me about Fibro is everything hurts...I sometimes wonder if ther eis any releive! Good Luck!

Q. Does anyone know an over the counter alternative to Lovaza, omega-3 acid ethyl esters? too expensive at Dr

A. there are all sort of companies that sell Omega-3, i buy from a company named Alsepa, but there are dozens of companies. but don't be tempted to buy a very cheap one, because they can be less purified.