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Marine Medicine

Marine Medicine (pronunciation: /məˈriːn ˈmɛdɪsɪn/) is a specialized field of medicine that deals with health issues related to the marine environment.

Etymology

The term "Marine Medicine" is derived from the Latin word "marinus" meaning "of the sea" and the Old French word "medicine" meaning "healing art".

Definition

Marine Medicine is the practice of medicine specific to the conditions and diseases associated with the marine environment. It includes the study and treatment of diseases and injuries in humans that occur in or are otherwise related to the marine environment. This includes, but is not limited to, conditions such as decompression sickness, hypothermia, and marine animal bites and stings.

Related Terms

  • Aquatic Medicine: A broader field that includes Marine Medicine, but also covers freshwater environments.
  • Travel Medicine: A field that often overlaps with Marine Medicine, as it deals with health issues related to travel, including sea travel.
  • Diving Medicine: A subfield of Marine Medicine that focuses on the medical conditions related to underwater diving.
  • Wilderness Medicine: A field that includes the study and treatment of health issues related to various extreme environments, including the marine environment.

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