Benefactor
Benefactor
Benefactor (/bɛnɪˈfæktər/), from the Latin benefactum meaning "good deed", is a term used in the medical field to refer to an individual or entity that provides aid, often in the form of funding or resources, to support medical research, patient care, or healthcare institutions.
Etymology
The term benefactor originates from the Latin benefactum, which is a combination of bene (well) and factum (deed). Thus, a benefactor is essentially someone who does good deeds.
Role in Medicine
In the context of medicine, a benefactor can play a crucial role in various aspects. They can provide financial support for medical research, fund the construction or improvement of healthcare facilities, or sponsor the treatment of patients who cannot afford their medical bills. Benefactors can be individuals, corporations, or non-profit organizations.
Related Terms
- Philanthropy: The desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed especially by the generous donation of money to good causes.
- Donor: An individual or organization that gives something, such as money or organs, to help others.
- Grant: A sum of money given by an organization, especially a government, for a particular purpose.
- Endowment: A donation of money or property to a non-profit organization, which uses the resulting investment income for a specific purpose.
- Sponsor: A person or organization that provides funds for a project or activity carried out by another, in particular.
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