Common Terms. Ecosystem An ecosystem is any geographic area that includes all of the organisms and nonliving parts of their physical environment. An ecosystem can be a natural wilderness area, a suburban lake or forest, or a heavily used area such as a city.
Definition of documentation for English Language Learners. : 1  the documents, records, etc., that are used to prove something or make something official. : 2  written instructions for using a computer or computer program.
Documentation is an essential component of patient care. Not only does it provide information about the care you give and the status of your patient, but it also communicates information to other healthcare workers to help assure both quality and continuity.