South

South

South (pronounced /saʊθ/) is one of the four cardinal directions or compass points. It is the opposite of north and is perpendicular to the east and west.

Etymology

The word "south" comes from the Old English sūþ, from earlier Proto-Germanic *sunþaz ("south").

Related Terms

• Southern Hemisphere: The half of Earth that is south of the Equator.
• South Pole: The southernmost point on the surface of Earth.
• South Wind: A wind that originates from the south.
• Southward: Towards the south.

Medical Terms Related to South

• South Nile Virus: A mosquito-borne virus that is found in the south and can cause severe illness and death in humans.
• Southern Tick-Associated Rash Illness: A disease caused by tick bites in the southern regions.
• South Asian Health Solution: A health initiative aimed at improving the health of South Asians.

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on South
• Wikipedia's article - South

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