Medical technology refers to the tools, equipment, system or procedures used in the healthcare industry to diagnose, treat and prevent diseases. There are multiple synonyms for the term medical technology such as biotechnology, medical instrumentation, biomedical engineering, healthcare technology, medical devices and digital health. Biotechnology refers to the use of biological processes or organisms in the development of a product or service for healthcare. Medical instrumentation implies the measurement, analysis or control of biological functions via equipment. Similarly, biomedical engineering focuses on the development of equipment for clinical diagnosis, monitoring and treatments. Healthcare technology encompasses all computer and software tools used in healthcare, and medical devices refer to any physical product, implant or apparatus used to treat a health condition. Lastly, digital health comprises software and medical products that utilize mobile and wireless technology to deliver health services and information.