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Supply (Medicine)
Supply (pronounced suh-PLY) in the context of medicine refers to the provision or stock of medicines, medical equipment, and other healthcare resources.
Etymology
The term 'supply' originates from the late Middle English: from Old French souppleier, from Latin supplere which means 'fill up, complete'. In the medical context, it refers to the act of providing necessary medical resources.
Related Terms
- Inventory: The total amount of medicines and medical supplies available in a healthcare facility.
- Distribution: The process of delivering medical supplies to the places where they are needed.
- Procurement: The process of acquiring medical supplies.
- Logistics: The management of the flow of medical supplies from the point of origin to the point of consumption.
- Healthcare: The organized provision of medical care to individuals or a community.
Pronunciation
Supply is pronounced as suh-PLY.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Supply
- Wikipedia's article - Supply
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