Scottish
Scottish (Medicine)
Scottish (pronunciation: /ˈskɒt.ɪʃ/) in the context of medicine refers to the medical practices, traditions, and innovations originating from Scotland. The term is also used to denote the influence of Scottish medical practitioners and researchers in the global medical field.
Etymology
The term "Scottish" is derived from the Late Latin Scotus, which is believed to have originated from the Greek word Σκώτος (Skotos), meaning "darkness". This term was used to refer to the Gaelic-speaking people of Scotland in the Middle Ages.
Related Terms
- Scottish Medical Journal: A peer-reviewed medical journal covering all aspects of medicine, specifically those related to Scottish medical practices and research.
- Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh: One of the oldest surgical corporations in the world, it has been at the forefront of surgical education and practice since its inception in 1505.
- Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN): Established by the Scottish medical community, SIGN develops evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for the National Health Service (NHS) in Scotland.
- Alexander Fleming: A Scottish biologist and pharmacologist, Fleming is best known for his discovery of the enzyme lysozyme and the world's first antibiotic substance, penicillin.
- James Lind: A Scottish physician, Lind is known for his work in the field of scurvy and is often regarded as the pioneer of naval hygiene in the Royal Navy.
- Joseph Lister: A British surgeon and a pioneer of antiseptic surgery, Lister studied and later became a surgeon at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Scottish
- Wikipedia's article - Scottish
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