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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

object, physical object go
a tangible and visible entity

whole, unit go
an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity

artifact, artefact go
a man-made object taken as a whole

instrumentation, instrumentality go
an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end

device go
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose

instrument go
a device that requires skill for proper use

medical instrument go
instrument used in the practice of medicine

dialyzer, dialysis machine go
a medical instrument for separating substances in solution by unequal diffusion through semipermeable membranes

artificial kidney, hemodialyzer
a machine that uses dialysis to remove impurities and waste products from the bloodstream before returning the blood to the patient's body

noun.artifact

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