Pulmonary scientist
Pulmonary Scientist
A Pulmonary Scientist (pronunciation: /pʌlˈmɒnəri ˈsaɪəntɪst/) is a medical professional who specializes in the study and research of the lungs and the respiratory system.
Etymology
The term "Pulmonary" originates from the Latin word "pulmonarius," meaning "of the lungs." "Scientist" is derived from the Latin word "scientia," which means knowledge.
Role and Responsibilities
A Pulmonary Scientist conducts research to understand, diagnose, and treat pulmonary diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and lung cancer. They may also study the effects of environmental factors on lung health.
Related Terms
- Pulmonology: The branch of medicine that deals with the causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases affecting the lungs.
- Respiratory Therapist: Healthcare professionals who specialize in the treatment and care of patients with breathing difficulties.
- Pulmonary Function Test: A group of tests that measure how well the lungs take in and release air and how well they move gases such as oxygen from the atmosphere into the body's circulation.
Education and Training
To become a Pulmonary Scientist, one must typically earn a bachelor's degree in a science-related field, followed by a doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in pulmonology or a related field. Postdoctoral training may also be required, depending on the specific career path.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pulmonary scientist
- Wikipedia's article - Pulmonary scientist
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski