Carton
Carton
Carton (pronunciation: /ˈkɑːrtən/) is a term often used in medical settings, particularly in relation to packaging and storage of medical supplies and medications.
Etymology
The word "carton" originated from the French word "cartone" and the Italian word "cartone", both meaning a type of strong, heavy paper or cardboard.
Definition
A carton is a type of packaging suitable for food, pharmaceuticals, hardware, and many other types of products. Folding cartons are usually combined into a tube at the manufacturer and shipped flat (knocked down) to the packager. Tray styles have a solid bottom and are often shipped as flat blanks and assembled by the packager. Some also are self-erecting.
Usage in Medical Field
In the medical field, cartons are used for packaging and storing a wide range of products, including medications, medical supplies, and medical equipment. They are designed to protect the contents from damage, contamination, and tampering, and often have specific features to meet the unique needs of medical products, such as child-resistant closures for medication cartons.
Related Terms
- Packaging: The technology of enclosing or protecting products for distribution, storage, sale, and use.
- Medication: A drug used to diagnose, cure, treat, or prevent disease.
- Medical supplies: Items used in the treatment, examination, and/or care of patients.
- Medical equipment: Devices used in the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of medical conditions.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Carton
- Wikipedia's article - Carton
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