Engineering definition
- The application of a steady voltage or current to an active device, such as a diode or transistor, to produce a desired mode of operation.
- A high-frequency alternating current applied to the recording head of a tape recorder during recording in order to reduce distortion.
Medical definition
Systemic error.
Confusion
Doctors may not fully understand how the term is used by electronic engineers. As more electrical sensors feature in the clinical setting, misunderstandings may arise.
