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SIGN
SIGN (pronounced /saɪn/) is an acronym in the medical field that stands for Surgical Intervention for Global Needs. It is a non-profit organization that aims to provide orthopedic surgical care to patients in developing countries.
Etymology
The term SIGN is an acronym, with each letter representing a word in the phrase "Surgical Intervention for Global Needs". The term was coined by the organization itself to reflect its mission.
Related Terms
- Orthopedic Surgery: A branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and nonsurgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders.
- Non-profit Organization: An organization that uses its surplus revenues to further achieve its purpose or mission, rather than distributing its surplus income to the organization's directors (or equivalents) as profit or dividends.
- Developing Countries: A term used by statisticians to classify a country's level of development in terms of poverty, literacy, education, and industry. Countries with a less developed industrial base, and a low Human Development Index relative to other countries, are referred to as developing countries.
- Global Health: An area for study, research, and practice that places a priority on improving health and achieving equity in health for all people worldwide. Global health focuses on determinants and distribution of health in international contexts.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on SIGN
- Wikipedia's article - SIGN
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