Missionary
Missionary
Missionary (/mɪˈʃɛnəri/) is a term primarily used in a religious context, referring to an individual who embarks on a mission, often abroad, to promote their faith or perform humanitarian work. The term can also be used in a medical context, referring to a specific position or technique.
Etymology
The term "missionary" originates from the Latin word "missionem", meaning "act of sending". This term was used in the Christian church to denote the sending of the apostles to propagate the faith.
Related Terms
- Mission: A specific task or duty assigned to a person or group of people.
- Religion: A cultural system of designated behaviors and practices, morals, beliefs, worldviews, texts, sanctified places, prophecies, ethics, or organizations, that relates humanity to supernatural, transcendental, and spiritual elements.
- Humanitarianism: A moral of kindness, benevolence, and sympathy extended to all human beings.
- Apostle: One of the early followers of Jesus chosen by him for specific roles.
Medical Context
In a medical context, the term "missionary" can refer to a specific position often used in physical therapy and certain medical examinations. It is also a common term used in sexual health education.
Related Medical Terms
- Physical Therapy: A branch of rehabilitative health that uses specially designed exercises and equipment to help patients regain or improve their physical abilities.
- Medical Examination: The process of evaluating the body, its functions and its organs, often to check for any diseases or abnormalities.
- Sexual Health: A state of physical, mental and social well-being in relation to sexuality.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Missionary
- Wikipedia's article - Missionary
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