India
India
India (IPA: /ˈɪndiə/), officially known as the Republic of India (Hindi: भारत गणराज्य), is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by land area, the second-most populous country, and the most populous democracy in the world.
Etymology
The name India is derived from Indus, which originates from the Old Persian word Hindus. The latter term stems from the Sanskrit word Sindhu, which was the historical local appellation for the Indus River. The ancient Greeks referred to the Indians as Indoi (Greek: Ινδοί), which translates as "The people of the Indus".
Health Care in India
Health care in India features a universal health care system run by the constituent states and territories of India. The Constitution of India makes provision for free healthcare for all its citizens.
Medical Education in India
Medical education in India is governed by the Medical Council of India (MCI). It includes the education of biomedical sciences, medical training, nursing education, and pharmacy education.
Traditional Indian Medicine
Traditional Indian medicine, also known as Ayurveda, is a form of traditional medicine native to India. It is used by a large part of the population in India, and is integral to the country's medical system.
Related Terms
- Healthcare in India
- Medical education in India
- Ayurveda
- Medical Council of India
- Constitution of India
- South Asia
- Indus River
- Sanskrit
- Old Persian
- Hindi
- IPA
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on India
- Wikipedia's article - India
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