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Medical Dictionary
The Medical Dictionary is a specialized lexicon used by healthcare professionals to understand and communicate complex medical terminology. It includes definitions, pronunciation, etymology, and related terms for medical words and phrases.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of medical terms can be challenging due to their often complex and unfamiliar phonetic structures. Pronunciation guides are typically provided in phonetic spelling or International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) notation.
Etymology
The etymology of medical terms often traces back to Latin or Greek roots. Understanding the etymology can provide insight into the meaning of the term and its relation to other terms.
Related Terms
Related terms are those that have a close connection or association with the primary term. These can include synonyms, antonyms, and terms that are part of the same medical category or process.
Examples
Anatomy
Anatomy (pronounced: ə-ˈna-tə-mē, from the Greek anatomē, "dissection") is the branch of biology concerned with the study of the structure of organisms and their parts. Related terms include Physiology, Histology, and Pathology.
Cardiology
Cardiology (pronounced: kär-dē-ˈä-lə-jē, from the Greek kardia, "heart" and -logia, "study") is a branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the heart and parts of the circulatory system. Related terms include Cardiologist, Cardiac Surgery, and Cardiovascular Disease.
Neurology
Neurology (pronounced: nu̇r-ˈä-lə-jē, from the Greek neuron, "nerve" and -logia, "study") is a branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system. Related terms include Neurologist, Neurosurgery, and Neurological Disorder.
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