word
Wearable Health Technology
WAIR-ah-bul helth tek-NOL-oh-jee
/ˈwɛərəbəl hɛlθ tɛkˈnɒlədʒiː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
wearablehealthtechnology
Dictionary meaning
Electronic devices worn on the body — such as smartwatches, fitness trackers, ECG patches, or continuous glucose monitors — that collect physiological and activity data to support health monitoring, disease management, and behavioural change
Examples
- Apple Watch's irregular heart rhythm notification has detected undiagnosed atrial fibrillation in thousands of users.
- Wearable health technology is increasingly integrated into clinical trials as a source of real-world evidence.
Synonyms: wearables, health wearables, biosensors
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