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Aerospace Medicine

Aerospace Medicine (pronounced: /ˈeɪr.oʊˌspeɪs ˈmɛd.ɪ.sɪn/), also known as aviation medicine, is a medical specialty that focuses on the health, safety, and performance of people involved in air and space travel.

Etymology

The term "Aerospace Medicine" is derived from the words "aerospace" and "medicine". "Aerospace" is a compound of "aero-" (from the Greek "aēr" meaning "air") and "space" (from the Old French "espace" meaning "room, area, distance"). "Medicine" comes from the Latin "medicina", meaning "the healing art".

Related Terms

  • Aviation Medicine: A branch of occupational medicine that studies the physiological and psychological conditions associated with flying.
  • Space Medicine: A branch of medicine that deals with the effects of space travel on human beings.
  • Flight Surgeon: A physician who is responsible for the medical evaluation, certification and treatment of aviation personnel and astronauts.
  • Astronaut: A person trained by a human spaceflight program to command, pilot, or serve as a crew member of a spacecraft.
  • Physiological: Relating to the way in which a living organism or bodily part functions.
  • Psychological: Relating to the human mind and its functions.

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