Malay

Malay (Medicine)

Malay (pronounced: /məˈleɪ/; etymology: from Malay Melayu) is a major language of the Austronesian family. It is the official language of Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, and Singapore. In the context of medicine, Malay has a rich vocabulary of medical terms and concepts, many of which have been borrowed and adapted from other languages such as Arabic, Sanskrit, and English.

Medical Terms in Malay

• Penyakit (pronounced: /pəˈɲa.kit/; etymology: from Malay penyakit meaning disease) is a general term for any disease or illness. Related terms include Penyakit jantung (heart disease), Penyakit paru-paru (lung disease), and Penyakit ginjal (kidney disease).

• Obat (pronounced: /oˈbat/; etymology: from Malay obat meaning medicine) refers to any substance used to treat, cure, or prevent disease. Related terms include Obat bius (anesthetic), Obat antibiotik (antibiotic), and Obat antiviral (antiviral).

• Doktor (pronounced: /ˈdok.tor/; etymology: from Malay doktor meaning doctor) is a term for a medical practitioner. Related terms include Doktor gigi (dentist), Doktor mata (ophthalmologist), and Doktor kulit (dermatologist).

• Rumah sakit (pronounced: /ˈru.mah saˈkit/; etymology: from Malay rumah sakit meaning hospital) is a term for a medical facility where sick or injured people are given medical or surgical care. Related terms include Rumah sakit umum (general hospital), Rumah sakit khusus (specialty hospital), and Rumah sakit jiwa (psychiatric hospital).

See Also

• List of medical terms in Malay
• Healthcare in Malaysia
• Healthcare in Indonesia
• Healthcare in Brunei
• Healthcare in Singapore

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Malay
• Wikipedia's article - Malay

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