University of Cincinnati
Medical Dictionary
The Medical Dictionary is a specialized lexicon used by healthcare professionals that contains terminology related to the field of medicine. It includes definitions of medical terms, pronunciation guides, etymology, and related terms.
Pronunciation
Medical Dictionary: /ˈmɛdɪkəl ˈdɪkʃənɛri/
Etymology
The term "Medical Dictionary" is derived from the Latin word "medicus" meaning "physician" and the English word "dictionary" which originates from the Latin "dictionarium" meaning "collection of words".
Related Terms
- Anatomy: The study of the structure of the human body.
- Physiology: The study of the functions of the human body.
- Pathology: The study of disease.
- Pharmacology: The study of drugs and their effects on the body.
- Epidemiology: The study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in specified populations.
University of Cincinnati
The University of Cincinnati is a public research university in Cincinnati, Ohio. Known for its programs in health sciences, the university also offers a comprehensive Medical Dictionary as part of its resources for students and faculty in the medical field.
Pronunciation
University of Cincinnati: /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsɪti ɒv ˌsɪnsɪˈnæti/
Etymology
The name "University of Cincinnati" is derived from the city of Cincinnati where the university is located. The city's name, in turn, is derived from the Society of the Cincinnati, an organization of Revolutionary War officers named after Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus, a Roman general and statesman.
Related Terms
- Medical School: A tertiary educational institution that teaches medicine.
- Research: The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
- Health Sciences: The applied sciences dealing with health.
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