tricorder

== English == === Etymology === The name of such a device in Star Trek, from tri- (referring to its three input keys, which by default cover geological, meteorological, and biological functions) + (re)corder === Pronunciation === === Noun === tricorder (plural tricorders) (fiction) A fictional futuristic handheld device used for scanning, which may be specialized for medical, technical, or other purposes. (slang) A real-world advanced handheld medical scanner. ==== Translations ==== === References ===