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Blacks' Medical Dictionary

Blacks' Medical Dictionary (IPA: /blæks 'mɛdɪkəl 'dɪkʃənɛri/), also known as BMD, is a comprehensive medical reference book that has been published since 1906. The term "Blacks" in the title refers to the original publisher, A & C Black Ltd, and not a racial or ethnic group.

Etymology

The term "Blacks" originates from the name of the publishing company, A & C Black Ltd, which was founded by Adam and Charles Black in 1807 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The term "Medical Dictionary" is derived from the Latin "medicus" meaning "physician" and the English "dictionary" meaning "a reference book listing alphabetically terms or names important to a particular subject or activity along with discussion of their meanings and applications."

Related Terms

  • Medical Terminology: The specific language used by health care professionals to accurately describe the human body and associated components, conditions, processes and procedures in a science-based manner.
  • Medical Encyclopedia: A comprehensive written compendium that holds information about diseases, medical conditions, tests, symptoms, injuries, and surgeries.
  • Medical Literature: Articles in journals and texts in books devoted to the field of medicine.
  • Healthcare: The organized provision of medical care to individuals or a community.
  • Medicine: The science and practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.

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