Bimaristan
Bimaristan
Bimaristan (pronunciation: /biːmɑːrɪstɑːn/) is a term used in the Middle East and in Islamic culture to refer to a hospital or a place where the sick and the ill are cared for. The term is of Persian origin, with "bimar" meaning 'sick' and "stan" meaning 'place'.
Etymology
The word Bimaristan is derived from the Persian words 'bimar' and 'stan'. 'Bimar' translates to 'sick' or 'ill' in English, and 'stan' is a suffix in Persian language that denotes 'place'. Therefore, Bimaristan essentially means 'place of the sick'.
History
Bimaristans were first established during the Islamic Golden Age, a period of cultural, economic, and scientific growth in the history of the Islamic world, traditionally dated from the 8th century to the 14th century. These institutions were developed to provide care for the sick and the needy, and they played a crucial role in the development of medical science during the Middle Ages.
Related Terms
- Hospital: A health care institution providing patient treatment with specialized medical and nursing staff and medical equipment.
- Islamic Golden Age: A period of cultural, economic, and scientific growth in the history of the Islamic world, traditionally dated from the 8th century to the 14th century.
- Medical Science: The science of diagnosing, treating, or preventing disease and other damage to the body or mind.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bimaristan
- Wikipedia's article - Bimaristan
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