Terminology

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Terminology

Teronomy (/tɛrˈmɪnələdʒi/), from the Greek words terminos meaning "term" and logia meaning "study of", is the study of terms and their use. Terminologies are sets of terms that are specific to a particular subject.

History

The study of terminology began in the early 20th century with the work of Alfred Korzybski and his theory of General Semantics. This was further developed by Eugen Wüster, who is considered the father of modern terminology science.

Types of Terminology

There are two main types of terminology: General Terminology and Specialized Terminology. General Terminology refers to the terms that are used in everyday language, while Specialized Terminology refers to the terms that are used in specific fields such as medicine, law, engineering, etc.

Medical Terminology

Medical Terminology is a specialized terminology that is used in the medical field. It is used by healthcare professionals to accurately describe the human body, its components, processes, conditions affecting it, and procedures performed upon it. Medical terminology is used in the field of medicine, and clinical settings.

Etymology

Most medical terms are derived from Latin or Ancient Greek. For example, the term cardiology is derived from the Greek words kardia (heart) and logia (study of).

Examples of Medical Terms

Related Terms

See Also

  • Glossary: An alphabetical list of terms with their definitions.
  • Thesaurus: A book that lists words in groups of synonyms and related concepts.
  • Dictionary: A book or electronic resource that lists the words of a language and gives their meaning.

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