University of Birmingham
Medical Dictionary
The Medical Dictionary is a specialized lexicon used by healthcare professionals that contains terminology related to the field of medicine. It includes definitions of medical terms, pronunciation guides, etymology, and related terms.
Pronunciation
Medical Dictionary: /ˈmɛdɪkəl ˈdɪkʃənəri/
Etymology
The term "Medical Dictionary" is derived from the Latin "medicus" meaning "physician" and the Old French "dictionnaire" meaning "collection of words".
Related Terms
- Anatomy: The study of the structure of the human body.
- Physiology: The study of the functions of the human body.
- Pathology: The study of disease.
- Pharmacology: The study of drugs and their effects on the body.
- Epidemiology: The study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in specified populations.
University of Birmingham
The University of Birmingham is a public research university located in Edgbaston, Birmingham, United Kingdom. It received its royal charter in 1900 as a successor to Queen's College, Birmingham, and Mason Science College, making it the first English civic or 'red brick' university to receive its own royal charter.
Pronunciation
University of Birmingham: /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsɪti ɒv ˈbɜːrmɪŋəm/
Related Terms
- Education: The process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university.
- Research: The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
- Academia: The environment or community concerned with the pursuit of research, education, and scholarship.
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