APMIS

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APMIS

APMIS (/ˈæpmɪs/), an acronym for Acta Pathologica, Microbiologica, et Immunologica Scandinavica, is a peer-reviewed medical journal that covers research in the fields of pathology, microbiology, and immunology.

Pronunciation

The term APMIS is pronounced as /ˈæpmɪs/.

Etymology

The term APMIS is an acronym derived from the Latin names of the fields it covers: Acta Pathologica (Pathology), Microbiologica (Microbiology), and Immunologica Scandinavica (Scandinavian Immunology).

Related Terms

  • Pathology: The study of the causes and effects of disease or injury. It involves the examination of tissues, organs, bodily fluids, and autopsies to study and diagnose disease.
  • Microbiology: The study of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, viruses, archaea, fungi, and protozoa. This discipline includes fundamental research on the biochemistry, physiology, cell biology, ecology, evolution, and clinical aspects of microorganisms.
  • Immunology: The branch of medicine and biology concerned with immunity. It involves the study of all aspects of the immune system, including its structure and function, disorders of the immune system, blood banking, immunization, and organ transplantation.
  • Peer Review: The evaluation of work by one or more people with similar competencies as the producers of the work. It functions as a form of self-regulation by qualified members of a profession within the relevant field.
  • Medical Journal: A periodical publication that communicates medical information to physicians and other health professionals.

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