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Medical Dictionary
The Medical Dictionary is a specialized lexicon that provides definitions and explanations of terms and concepts specifically related to the field of medicine. It is an essential resource for medical professionals, students, and anyone seeking to understand medical jargon and terminology.
Pronunciation
Medical Dictionary: /ˈmɛdɪkəl ˈdɪkʃənɛri/
Etymology
The term "Medical Dictionary" is derived from the Latin "medicus" meaning "physician" and the English "dictionary" which comes from the Latin "dictionarium" meaning "collection of words".
Related Terms
- Medical Terminology: The language used to precisely describe the human body, including its components, processes, conditions affecting it, and procedures performed upon it.
- Medical Lexicon: A more specialized form of a medical dictionary that includes a wide range of medical terms and definitions.
- Medical Encyclopedia: A comprehensive written compendium that holds information about diseases, medical conditions, tests, symptoms, injuries, and surgeries. It may contain an extensive gallery of medicine-related photographs and illustrations.
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