Medical terms

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Medical Terms

Medical terms are a specific type of language used by healthcare professionals to accurately describe the human body and associated components, conditions, processes and procedures. They are often derived from Greek or Latin roots, and understanding these terms can be complex due to their specific and technical nature.

Pronunciation

Medical terms are often pronounced phonetically, which can be challenging due to the complex nature of the terms and their origins. For example, the term "cardiomyopathy" is pronounced as "kar-dee-o-my-OP-uh-thee".

Etymology

The etymology of medical terms often traces back to Greek or Latin roots. For example, the term "cardiomyopathy" comes from the Greek words "kardia" (heart), "myo" (muscle), and "pathos" (disease).

Related Terms

  • Anatomy: The study of the structure of the human body.
  • Physiology: The study of the functions of the human body.
  • Pathology: The study of disease, its causes, processes, development, and consequences.
  • Pharmacology: The study of drugs and their effects on the body.
  • Epidemiology: The study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in specified populations.

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