Gray's Anatomy

From WikiMD.org
Jump to navigation Jump to search

Gray's Anatomy

Gray's Anatomy (pronounced: /ɡreɪz ˈænətəmi/) is a comprehensive English-language medical textbook that has been in continuous publication since its first edition in 1858. It was written by Henry Gray, an English anatomist and surgeon.

Etymology

The title "Gray's Anatomy" is derived from the name of its original author, Henry Gray. The term "anatomy" (pronounced: /əˈnætəmi/) comes from the Greek word "anatome," meaning "dissection."

Overview

Gray's Anatomy is widely regarded as one of the most authoritative and detailed reference works on human anatomy. It is used by medical students, doctors, and researchers worldwide. The book covers all aspects of human anatomy in detail, including the musculoskeletal system, nervous system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, digestive system, and reproductive system.

Editions

Since its first publication, Gray's Anatomy has been updated and revised many times to incorporate the latest medical knowledge and research. The current edition is the 41st, which was published in 2016.

Related Terms

  • Anatomy: The study of the structure of organisms and their parts.
  • Human anatomy: The study of the structure of the human body.
  • Medical textbook: A book containing detailed information about a particular medical subject, used as a reference by healthcare professionals.
  • Henry Gray: The original author of Gray's Anatomy.

External links

Esculaap.svg

This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.


Languages: - East Asian 中文, 日本, 한국어, South Asian हिन्दी, Urdu, বাংলা, తెలుగు, தமிழ், ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian Indonesian, Vietnamese, Thai, မြန်မာဘာသာ, European español, Deutsch, français, русский, português do Brasil, Italian, polski