Centre
Centre (Medicine)
Centre (pronounced: /ˈsɛntər/), in the context of medicine, refers to a specialized facility or establishment that provides specific types of healthcare services. The term is derived from the Latin word centrum, meaning "middle point".
Etymology
The term "centre" is derived from the Latin centrum, which means "middle point". In the context of medicine, it refers to a place that is the focal point for a particular kind of healthcare service.
Types of Medical Centres
There are various types of medical centres, each specializing in different areas of healthcare. Some of these include:
- Diagnostic Centre: A facility that specializes in diagnosing diseases and conditions through various tests and examinations.
- Treatment Centre: A facility that specializes in providing specific types of treatments for various diseases and conditions.
- Rehabilitation Centre: A facility that provides rehabilitative care for patients recovering from surgeries, injuries, or illnesses.
- Research Centre: A facility that conducts medical research to discover new treatments and cures for diseases.
Related Terms
- Hospital: A larger institution that provides comprehensive healthcare services, including diagnosis, treatment, and surgery.
- Clinic: A smaller healthcare facility that provides outpatient services.
- Healthcare: The maintenance or improvement of health via prevention, diagnosis, treatment, recovery, or cure of diseases, illnesses, injuries, and other physical and mental impairments in people.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Centre
- Wikipedia's article - Centre
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