Ovid Technologies
Ovid Technologies
Ovid Technologies (pronounced: /ˈoʊvɪd/), also known as Ovid, is a globally recognized information retrieval system that is primarily used in the healthcare and medical research fields. The company was founded in 1988 and is currently a part of the Wolters Kluwer Health division.
Etymology
The name "Ovid" is derived from the Latin poet Publius Ovidius Naso, commonly known as Ovid, who was known for his works on transformation and change, reflecting the company's mission to transform and change the way medical information is retrieved and utilized.
Function
Ovid Technologies provides a comprehensive and sophisticated platform for information retrieval in the medical and healthcare fields. It offers a wide range of databases, e-books, and e-journals, which are used by researchers, healthcare professionals, and students worldwide. The platform is designed to facilitate efficient and effective research, providing users with access to a vast array of medical literature and resources.
Related Terms
- Information retrieval: The process of obtaining information from a database. In the context of Ovid Technologies, this refers to the retrieval of medical and healthcare information from its databases.
- Wolters Kluwer: A global provider of professional information, software solutions, and services for clinicians, nurses, accountants, lawyers, and tax, finance, audit, risk, compliance, and regulatory sectors.
- Medical research: The study of health and disease in people. It is the first step in a chain of research that’s done to find out how the human body works, or to find new methods of health care.
- Healthcare: The organized provision of medical care to individuals or a community.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ovid Technologies
- Wikipedia's article - Ovid Technologies
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