Campus
Campus
Campus (pronunciation: /ˈkæmpəs/) is a term that originates from the Latin word for "field" or "open space". In the context of healthcare and medicine, a campus can refer to the grounds and buildings of a hospital or medical school.
Etymology
The term campus has its roots in Latin, where it was used to describe a field or open space. The term was later adopted by English speakers to refer to the grounds of a university or college, and has since been extended to include the grounds of hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Related Terms
- Hospital: A healthcare institution providing patient treatment with specialized medical and nursing staff and medical equipment.
- Medical School: A tertiary educational institution, or part of such an institution, that teaches medicine, and awards a professional degree for physicians and surgeons.
- Healthcare Facility: An institution that provides health care services.
- University: An institution of higher (or tertiary) education and research which awards academic degrees in various academic disciplines.
See Also
References
- Medical Dictionary. (n.d.). Campus. Retrieved from https://www.medical-dictionary.com/campus
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Campus
- Wikipedia's article - Campus
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