Vacancy
Vacancy (Medicine)
Vacancy (pronounced: /ˈveɪkənsi/) is a term used in the field of medicine to refer to the absence or void of something. It is derived from the Latin word 'vacantia', meaning 'empty'.
Definition
In medical terminology, a vacancy can refer to a void or gap in a structure, such as a missing tooth in dentistry or a gap in the sequence of genes. It can also refer to an unoccupied position or role in a medical institution or organization.
Related Terms
- Absence (Medicine): A term used to describe the lack of a normal part, organ, or structure in the body.
- Void (Medicine): A term used to describe an empty space or a gap in the body.
- Dentistry: The branch of medicine that is involved in the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders and conditions of the oral cavity.
- Gene: A unit of heredity which is transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine some characteristic of the offspring.
Usage in Medicine
In the field of Dentistry, a vacancy often refers to a missing tooth or a gap in the dental arch. This can be caused by tooth extraction, dental trauma, or congenital absence of teeth.
In Genetics, a vacancy can refer to a gap or missing sequence in the genes. This can be caused by genetic mutations or deletions.
In a medical institution or organization, a vacancy can refer to an unoccupied position or role that needs to be filled. This can be due to staff turnover, expansion of services, or creation of new roles.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Vacancy
- Wikipedia's article - Vacancy
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