Any supplemental device connected to a PACS that performs a specific function is known as a(n) ______.

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A peripheral device typically refers to any hardware device that is connected to a computer or a network. In the context of PACS, a peripheral device would be any additional hardware connected to the system to perform a specific function, such as a film digitizer or a CD/DVD burner. An archive refers to a storage repository for medical images and data, a workstation is a computer where radiologists and other healthcare professionals can view and manipulate medical images, and a digital imaging modality refers to a specific type of imaging equipment (e.g. X-ray machine, MRI scanner).

Any Supplemental Device Connected to a PACS That Performs a Specific