Erie
Erie (pronunciation: /ˈɪəri/)
The term Erie refers to a lake, a city, and a county in the United States. In the context of medical terminology, Erie is associated with the Erie County Medical Center, a prominent hospital in Buffalo, New York, and the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, a renowned medical school in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Etymology
The term "Erie" is derived from the Iroquoian word "Erielhonan" meaning "long tail". The Erie people, an Iroquoian group of Native Americans, lived along the southern shore of Lake Erie.
Related Terms
- Erie County Medical Center: A hospital in Buffalo, New York, that provides comprehensive medical care to the residents of Erie County.
- Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine: A medical school in Erie, Pennsylvania, known for its innovative and student-centered approach to medical education.
- Erie St. Clair Local Health Integration Network: A health service provider in Ontario, Canada, that oversees healthcare delivery in the regions bordering Lake Erie and the St. Clair River.
- Erie Family Health Centers: A network of health centers in Chicago, Illinois, that provides affordable and comprehensive healthcare services to underserved populations.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Erie
- Wikipedia's article - Erie
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