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Http

Http (pronounced as H-T-T-P), an acronym for Hypertext Transfer Protocol, is not a medical term per se, but it plays a crucial role in the digital aspect of healthcare, particularly in telemedicine and eHealth.

Etymology

The term Http was coined in the early 1990s by Tim Berners-Lee, a British computer scientist. It is a protocol used for transmitting hypertext over the Internet.

Usage in Medical Field

Http is used in the medical field in various ways. It is the foundation of any data exchange on the Web, and it is a protocol used for transmitting medical data and information over the Internet. Http is used in Electronic Health Records (EHRs) systems, telemedicine, eHealth services, and medical research databases.

Http is also used in medical imaging, where it allows the transfer of image data from one location to another over the Internet. This is particularly useful in telemedicine, where medical professionals can view and interpret medical images remotely.

Related Terms

  • Hypertext: The text displayed on a computer or other electronic device with references (hyperlinks) to other text that the reader can immediately access.
  • Protocol: A set of rules or procedures for transmitting data between electronic devices, such as computers.
  • Internet: A global network connecting millions of computers. More than 190 countries are linked into exchanges of data, news, and opinions.
  • Telemedicine: The remote diagnosis and treatment of patients by means of telecommunications technology.
  • eHealth: Health care practice supported by electronic processes and communication.
  • Electronic Health Records (EHRs): Digital version of a patient’s paper chart.
  • Medical data: Information related to a patient's medical history, health conditions, treatments, etc.
  • Medical research: The study of health conditions to develop new treatments, practices, or medical products.
  • Medical imaging: Techniques and processes used to create images of the human body for clinical purposes or medical science.

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