pagers

Definition

Small wireless telecommunication devices used for receiving short messages or alerts, commonly used by medical professionals before the widespread adoption of smartphones.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'page' in the sense of summoning someone, which itself traces back to the Latin 'pagus' (a district or rural area), later evolving into the term for a servant or messenger.

In the news

The keynote speaker mentions pagers as a traditional tool medical students carry in their coat pockets, representing the practical items of the profession.

Med Schools Welcome Class of 2030 With White Coat Ceremonies

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