Fridge
Fridge (Medical)
Fridge (pronounced: /frɪdʒ/) is a common household appliance, but in a medical context, it refers to a specialized type of refrigerator used for the storage of drugs, vaccines, and other medical or pharmaceutical supplies.
Etymology
The term "fridge" is a shortened version of the word "refrigerator", which comes from the Latin refrigerare meaning "to make cool or cold". In the medical field, the term has been adopted to refer to the specific use of refrigeration for medical purposes.
Usage in Medical Field
In the medical field, a medical fridge is a critical piece of equipment. It is used to store various medical supplies that require a controlled temperature to maintain their efficacy. This includes, but is not limited to, vaccines, insulin, certain types of medication, and biological samples.
Related Terms
- Vaccine storage: This refers to the proper storage of vaccines, which often requires a fridge to maintain the correct temperature.
- Cold chain: This is a temperature-controlled supply chain, which includes the use of medical fridges, necessary for the safe transport of temperature-sensitive medical products.
- Pharmaceutical storage: This refers to the storage of pharmaceutical products, many of which require refrigeration.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fridge
- Wikipedia's article - Fridge
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