Canadian Thoracic Society
Canadian Thoracic Society
The Canadian Thoracic Society (pronounced as kuh-ney-dee-uhn thuh-ras-ik soh-si-uh-tee) is a professional association that focuses on respiratory health in Canada.
Etymology
The term "Canadian Thoracic Society" is derived from its geographical location, Canada, and its area of focus, thoracic medicine. "Thoracic" is derived from the Greek word "thorax," meaning chest or breastplate.
Overview
The Canadian Thoracic Society is a medical professional organization that promotes the highest level of care in the field of respiratory medicine. It is dedicated to enhancing and promoting lung health through research, patient care, and advocacy. The society provides guidelines and standards for the management of respiratory diseases, organizes educational events, and advocates for improved respiratory health policies.
Related Terms
- Respiratory Medicine: The branch of medicine that deals with the causes, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases affecting the lungs.
- Thoracic Medicine: A medical specialty dealing with the respiratory tract.
- Pulmonology: The medical specialty dealing with diseases involving the respiratory tract.
- Respiratory Therapist: Healthcare professionals who have specialized in pulmonary medicine in order to work therapeutically with people suffering from pulmonary disease.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Canadian Thoracic Society
- Wikipedia's article - Canadian Thoracic Society
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