Import
Import (Imp-ort)
Import (pronounced: /ˈɪmpɔːrt/) is a term used in various fields, including medicine, to denote the process of bringing in goods or services from another country for the purpose of selling them.
Etymology
The term "import" originates from the Latin word "importare" which means "to bring in". The word was adopted into English in the 15th century.
In Medicine
In the context of medicine, import can refer to the introduction of diseases, medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and medical practices from one region to another. This can occur through various means such as travel, trade, or migration.
Diseases
An imported disease is a disease that has been brought into a country or region where it was not previously present. This can occur through various means such as travel, trade, or migration. Examples of imported diseases include malaria, dengue fever, and Zika virus.
Medical Equipment and Pharmaceuticals
Medical equipment and pharmaceuticals can also be imported from one country to another. This is often done to provide access to advanced medical technologies and treatments that may not be available in the importing country.
Medical Practices
Medical practices can also be imported from one region to another. This can occur through the exchange of medical knowledge and techniques between healthcare professionals from different regions.
Related Terms
- Export: The process of sending goods or services to another country for the purpose of selling them.
- Trade: The action of buying and selling goods and services.
- Migration: The movement of people from one place to another.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Import
- Wikipedia's article - Import
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