Electronic mail
Electronic mail
Electronic mail (pronunciation: /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪk ˈmeɪl/), often abbreviated as email or e-mail, is a method of exchanging messages ("mail") between people using electronic devices.
Etymology
The term "electronic mail" was first used in the 1970s with the advent of ARPANET, the precursor to the modern internet. It was coined to differentiate it from the traditional mail system, which was referred to as "snail mail".
Definition
Electronic mail is a system for sending and receiving messages electronically over a computer network, as between personal computers. These messages can contain text, files, images, or other attachments.
Related Terms
- Email client: An application used to receive, send, store and view e-mail.
- Email server: A computerized system that sends and receives email.
- Email address: A string of characters that identifies a user so that they can receive Internet email.
- Email spam: Unsolicited messages sent in bulk by email (spam).
- Email encryption: The encryption of email messages to protect the content from being read by entities other than the intended recipients.
Usage in Medicine
In the medical field, electronic mail is used for various purposes such as communication between healthcare professionals, communication between patients and healthcare providers, sending electronic health records, and more. It is an essential tool in telemedicine, where it is used for remote patient monitoring, virtual consultations, and electronic prescriptions.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Electronic mail
- Wikipedia's article - Electronic mail
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