What Is the Term Used for Describing a Situation in Which

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What is the term used for describing a situation in which a medical supplies salesperson contacts the hospital's chief surgeon, who is an integral part in making the purchase decision rather than go through the hospital's purchasing office?

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Definitions:

Scoria Cone

A relatively small type of volcano that is cone shaped and mostly composed of scoria; synonymous with cinder cone.

Volcanic Dome

A dome-shaped volcanic feature, largely composed of solidified lava of felsic to intermediate composition.

Caldera

A large volcanic depression that is typically circular to elongate in shape and formed by collapse of a magma chamber.

Volcanic Mudflow

A rapid flow of volcanic ash mixed with water, often melting snow or glaciers, that moves down the slopes of a volcano, also known as a lahar.