National
National
National (pronunciation: /ˈnaSH(ə)nəl/) is a term that refers to anything that pertains to a nation as a whole. The term is derived from the Latin word 'natio', which means 'people, tribe, kin, genus, class, flock'.
Related Terms
- Nation: A large body of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language, inhabiting a particular country or territory.
- Nationality: The status of belonging to a particular nation.
- Nationalism: An ideology that emphasizes loyalty, devotion, or allegiance to a nation or nation-state.
- Nationalize: To bring (an industry or asset) under state control.
Medical Implications
In the medical field, 'national' often refers to health policies, health standards, or health issues that affect an entire nation. For example, the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK is a publicly funded healthcare system that provides services to all UK residents. Similarly, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the US is a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and is the nation’s medical research agency.
Related Terms
- National Health Service: The publicly funded healthcare system in the UK.
- National Institutes of Health: The primary agency of the United States government responsible for biomedical and public health research.
- National Health Policy: A policy that outlines the commitments of a nation to improve healthcare services and health outcomes for its citizens.
- National Health Standards: The standards set by a nation to ensure quality and safety in healthcare services.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on National
- Wikipedia's article - National
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