Desert
Desert (medical)
Desert (pronounced /ˈdɛzərt/) is a term used in the medical field to describe a region or area that lacks certain resources or services, particularly in relation to healthcare. The term is most commonly used in the context of a "healthcare desert", which refers to a geographic area where access to healthcare is limited or non-existent.
Etymology
The term "desert" originates from the Old French desert, from Late Latin desertum (source also of Italian deserto, Spanish desierto), literally "thing abandoned" (used in Vulgate to translate "wilderness"), noun use of neuter past participle of deserere "forsake".
Related Terms
- Healthcare Desert: A geographic area where access to healthcare is limited or non-existent.
- Food Desert: An area, particularly in urban settings, where access to affordable and nutritious food is limited.
- Pharmacy Desert: A community with limited access to pharmacies or other sources of prescription medication.
- Dental Desert: An area with a shortage of dental services.
- Medical Deserts in Rural Areas: Rural areas often face unique challenges in healthcare access, leading to the creation of medical deserts.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Desert
- Wikipedia's article - Desert
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