Cecil
Cecil (medical term)
Cecil (pronounced: /ˈsiːsəl/) is a term used in the medical field, particularly in relation to the Cecil Textbook of Medicine. The term is derived from the name of the original author, Russell La Fayette Cecil, an American physician known for his contributions to internal medicine.
Etymology
The term "Cecil" is of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Caecilius, which is believed to be related to the Latin word caecus meaning "blind". In the context of the medical term, it is named after Russell La Fayette Cecil, who first published the Cecil Textbook of Medicine in 1927.
Related Terms
- Internal Medicine: The medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. The Cecil Textbook of Medicine is a comprehensive resource for this field.
- Textbook: A manual of instruction in any branch of study. The Cecil Textbook of Medicine is a widely used textbook in the field of internal medicine.
- Russell La Fayette Cecil: The American physician after whom the Cecil Textbook of Medicine is named.
Pronunciation
The term "Cecil" is pronounced as /ˈsiːsəl/.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cecil
- Wikipedia's article - Cecil
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