Archiater
Archiater
Archiater (pronounced: ar-ki-ay-ter), from the Greek words archos (chief) and iatros (physician), is a historical term used to refer to the chief physician or the head of medical practice in ancient Rome. The term is rarely used in modern medical terminology but is of historical significance.
Etymology
The term Archiater is derived from the Greek words archos meaning chief and iatros meaning physician. It was used in ancient Rome to refer to the chief physician or the head of medical practice. The term was also used in the Middle Ages to refer to the personal physician of a monarch or pope.
Related Terms
- Physician: A professional who practices medicine, which is concerned with promoting, maintaining, or restoring health through the study, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of disease, injury, and other physical and mental impairments.
- Chief Medical Officer: The title used in many countries for the senior governmental official designated head of medical services, sometimes at the national level. The post is held by a physician who serves to advise and lead a team of medical experts on matters of public health importance.
- Medicine: The science and practice of establishing the diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
- Ancient Rome: A civilization that began growing on the Italian Peninsula as early as the 8th century BC.
Pronunciation
Archiater is pronounced as ar-ki-ay-ter.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Archiater
- Wikipedia's article - Archiater
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