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Lynx (Medicine)
Lynx (pronounced: /lɪŋks/) is a term not commonly used in the medical field. However, it is often used metaphorically to describe a keen sense of hearing or vision, as the lynx is a wild cat known for its sharp senses. The term originates from the Greek word "λύγξ", which was later adopted into Latin as "lynx".
Related Terms
- Audiology: The branch of science that studies hearing, balance, and related disorders. Its practitioners, who treat those with hearing loss and proactively prevent related damage, are audiologists.
- Ophthalmology: The branch of medicine and surgery which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders.
- Sensory System: A part of the nervous system responsible for processing sensory information. A sensory system consists of sensory neurons (including the sensory receptor cells), neural pathways, and parts of the brain involved in sensory perception.
See Also
- Catarrhini: The parvorder that contains the Old World monkeys and the apes, which have nostrils that are close together and point downward.
- Felidae: The biological family of cats, a member of this family is also called a felid.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Lynx
- Wikipedia's article - Lynx
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