Edinburgh Cancer Research Centre
Edinburgh Cancer Research Centre
The Edinburgh Cancer Research Centre (ECRC) is a leading institution in the field of cancer research. It is located in Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland, and is part of the University of Edinburgh's Institute of Genetics and Molecular Medicine.
Pronunciation
Edinburgh: /ˈɛdɪnbərə/ Cancer: /ˈkænsər/ Research: /rɪˈsɜːrtʃ/ Centre: /ˈsɛntər/
Etymology
The term "Edinburgh" is derived from the Old English Edinburh, which means "Edin's fort". "Cancer" comes from the Latin cancer, meaning "crab", due to the crab-like spread of an invasive tumor. "Research" is derived from the Middle French recherche, meaning "to seek out", and "Centre" comes from the Latin centrum, meaning "middle point".
Related Terms
- Cancer Research: The scientific study of cancer, its causes, mechanisms, progression, and treatment.
- Oncology: The branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.
- Tumor: An abnormal growth of tissue resulting from uncontrolled, progressive multiplication of cells and serving no physiological function.
- University of Edinburgh: A public research university in Edinburgh, Scotland. Founded in 1582, it is the sixth oldest university in the English-speaking world and one of Scotland's ancient universities.
See Also
- Cancer Research UK: A cancer research and awareness charity in the United Kingdom.
- Institute of Genetics and Molecular Medicine: An institute within the University of Edinburgh that conducts research into genetics and molecular medicine.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Edinburgh Cancer Research Centre
- Wikipedia's article - Edinburgh Cancer Research Centre
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