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Telemetry

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Updated August 12, 2008

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Definition: The remote reporting of data.

For instance, telemetry is used in implantable pain management systems. Data is transmitted wirelessly from a patient's implantable pain management device to a doctor's computer, thus helping the doctor determine the optimal dosing of pain medication.

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