Initialism
Initialism
Initialism (/ɪˈnɪʃəlɪzəm/), in the field of medicine, refers to an abbreviation consisting of initial letters pronounced separately. Examples include DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging).
Etymology
The term "initialism" is derived from the Latin word 'initialis', meaning 'standing at the beginning'. It was first used in the English language in the mid-19th century.
Usage in Medicine
In medicine, initialisms are commonly used to simplify complex medical terms and phrases. For instance, the term 'MRI' is an initialism for 'Magnetic Resonance Imaging', a common diagnostic tool. Similarly, 'DNA' is an initialism for 'Deoxyribonucleic Acid', a fundamental building block of life.
Related Terms
- Abbreviation: A shortened form of a word or phrase.
- Acronym: An abbreviation formed from the initial letters of other words and pronounced as a word.
- Medical terminology: Language used to precisely describe the human body and associated components, conditions, processes and process in a science-based manner.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Initialism
- Wikipedia's article - Initialism
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