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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 a wide range of medical conditions, procedures, and concepts.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of medical terms can be challenging due to their often complex and unfamiliar phonetic structures. The Medical Dictionary provides phonetic transcriptions to aid in the correct pronunciation of these terms.
Etymology
The etymology of medical terms often provides insight into their meaning. Many medical terms are derived from Latin or Ancient Greek roots, and understanding these origins can help in understanding the terms themselves. The Medical Dictionary includes etymological information where known.
Related Terms
The Medical Dictionary also includes related terms for each entry. These are terms that are related in meaning or usage to the main entry, and can help in understanding the broader context of the term. Each related term is linked to its own entry in the dictionary.
Examples
Cardiology
Cardiology (pronounced kar-dee-OL-uh-jee) is a branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the heart and parts of the circulatory system. The term comes from the Greek words 'kardia', meaning heart, and 'logia', meaning study. Related terms include Cardiologist, Cardiac Surgery, and Cardiovascular Disease.
Neurology
Neurology (pronounced noo-ROL-uh-jee) is a branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system. The term comes from the Greek words 'neuron', meaning nerve, and 'logia', meaning study. Related terms include Neurologist, Neurosurgery, and Neurological Disorder.
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