Embassy
Embassy (medical term)
Embassy (/ɛmˈbæsi/), in the medical context, refers to a group of medical professionals who are dispatched to a foreign country to provide medical assistance and expertise. The term is derived from the Latin word embassia, which means mission.
Etymology
The term Embassy is derived from the Old French ambassee, which means mission. This term was later adopted into English as embassy. In the medical context, it refers to a mission of healthcare professionals who are sent to a foreign country to provide medical assistance.
Related Terms
- Medical Mission: A group of healthcare professionals who travel to provide medical care in areas where it is limited or non-existent.
- Humanitarian Aid: Material or logistical assistance provided for humanitarian purposes, typically in response to humanitarian crises including natural disasters and man-made disaster.
- International Health: A field of health care, usually with a public health emphasis, dealing with health across regional or national boundaries.
Pronunciation
Embassy is pronounced as /ɛmˈbæsi/.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Embassy
- Wikipedia's article - Embassy
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