Annals of Thoracic Medicine
Annals of Thoracic Medicine
The Annals of Thoracic Medicine (pronunciation: An-uhls of Thor-uh-sik Med-uh-sin) is a peer-reviewed medical journal that focuses on the field of thoracic medicine, which includes the study and treatment of diseases involving the respiratory system, cardiovascular system, and other structures in the thorax.
Etymology
The term "Annals" is derived from the Latin word "annales," which means "yearly records," while "Thoracic" comes from the Greek word "thorax," meaning "chest." The term "Medicine" is derived from the Latin word "medicina," which means "the art of healing."
Related Terms
- Thoracic Surgery: A surgical specialty involving the treatment of diseases affecting organs inside the thorax.
- Pulmonology: A medical specialty that deals with diseases involving the respiratory tract.
- Cardiology: A branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the heart and parts of the circulatory system.
- Respiratory System: A series of organs responsible for taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide.
- Cardiovascular System: The organ system that circulates blood throughout the body, consisting of the heart and blood vessels.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Annals of Thoracic Medicine
- Wikipedia's article - Annals of Thoracic Medicine
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