Zulu
Zulu (Zoo-loo)
Zulu (pronounced: /ˈzuːluː/) is a term that can refer to two different concepts in the medical field. It can either refer to the Zulu people, an ethnic group in South Africa, or to the Zulu time, a military time zone used in aviation, emergency services, and hospitals.
Etymology
The term "Zulu" is derived from the name of the Zulu people, who are the largest ethnic group in South Africa. The term was later adopted by the International Civil Aviation Organization to denote the time zone that is the same as Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
Zulu People
The Zulu people are known for their rich cultural heritage and history. In the medical field, studies on the Zulu people have contributed to our understanding of various diseases and conditions, including genetic disorders, infectious diseases, and public health issues.
Zulu Time
Zulu time is a term used in the medical field, particularly in emergency medicine, to denote the time in the Zulu time zone (UTC). It is used to avoid confusion caused by different time zones and daylight saving time changes. In medical records, events are often recorded in Zulu time to ensure accuracy and consistency.
Related Terms
- Coordinated Universal Time
- Emergency Medicine
- Genetic Disorders
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
- Zulu People
- Zulu Time
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Zulu
- Wikipedia's article - Zulu
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