Estonian
Estonian (Medicine)
Estonian (pronunciation: /ɛˈstoʊniən/; Estonian: eesti keel) is the official language of Estonia, spoken natively by about 1.1 million people in Estonia and tens of thousands in various migrant communities. It belongs to the Finnic branch of the Uralic language family.
Etymology
The term "Estonian" comes from the country name "Estonia", which is believed to be derived from the Roman historian Tacitus' reference to the "Aestii" people in his book Germania. The Aestii were a group of tribes living in the northeastern part of present-day Europe, who were likely the ancestors of the Estonians.
Medical Terminology in Estonian
In the Estonian language, medical terminology is often derived from Latin and Greek roots, similar to many other languages. However, there are also many terms that are uniquely Estonian. Here are a few examples:
- Haigus (pronunciation: /ˈhaɪgʊs/; disease): This term is used to refer to any condition that impairs the normal functioning of an organism. Related terms include sümptom (symptom), diagnoos (diagnosis), and ravi (treatment).
- Arst (pronunciation: /ˈarst/; doctor): This is the general term for a medical professional who diagnoses and treats diseases. Related terms include õde (nurse), kirurg (surgeon), and terapeut (therapist).
- Ravim (pronunciation: /ˈravim/; medicine): This term refers to any substance used to treat, cure, or prevent disease. Related terms include retsept (prescription), annus (dosage), and kõrvaltoime (side effect).
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Estonian
- Wikipedia's article - Estonian
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