Cache
Cache (Medicine)
Cache (pronounced: /kæʃ/), in the context of medicine, refers to a hidden or stored collection of items, such as medical supplies or drugs. The term is derived from the French word 'cacher', meaning 'to hide'.
Etymology
The term 'cache' is borrowed from French, where it originally meant 'a hiding place'. In English, it has been used since the 19th century in the sense of 'a hiding place for provisions or treasures'. In the context of medicine, it refers to a stored collection of medical items.
Related Terms
- Medical Supply: A broad term referring to items necessary for the treatment and prevention of disease and injury. A cache in a medical context often refers to a stored collection of these supplies.
- Drug: A substance used to treat, cure, prevent, or diagnose a disease or to promote well-being. Drugs are often stored in a cache for future use.
- Pharmacy: A location where drugs are stored, prepared, and dispensed. Pharmacies often have a cache of drugs for various medical conditions.
- Inventory: The total amount of goods or the number of a particular item that is in stock. In a medical context, a cache can refer to an inventory of medical supplies or drugs.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cache
- Wikipedia's article - Cache
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