Thames
Thames
Thames (pronunciation: /tɛmz/) is a term that primarily refers to the River Thames, a major waterway in southern England. However, in a medical context, it may refer to the Thames Valley Health Authority, a former administrative body of the National Health Service in England.
Etymology
The term "Thames" is derived from the Celtic word "Tamesas", which means "dark". The name was later Latinized to "Tamesis" and then Anglicized to "Thames".
Related Terms
- River Thames: The primary reference of the term "Thames", a major river flowing through southern England.
- Thames Valley: A region in southern England through which the River Thames flows.
- Thames Valley Health Authority: A former administrative body of the National Health Service in England.
- National Health Service (NHS): The publicly funded healthcare system in England.
Thames in Medical Context
The Thames Valley Health Authority was an administrative entity of the National Health Service in England. It was responsible for the strategic coordination of health services in the Thames Valley region. The authority was abolished in 2006 as part of a wider reorganization of the NHS.
The Thames Valley region is home to several major hospitals and medical research institutions, including the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
The region is also known for its contributions to medical research and education, particularly through the University of Oxford's Medical Sciences Division.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Thames
- Wikipedia's article - Thames
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