Spanish language
Spanish Language Medical Dictionary
Spanish language (Español or Castellano, pronounced [espaˈɲol] or [kasteˈʎano]) is a Romance language that originated in the Iberian Peninsula of Europe. Today, it is a global language with nearly 500 million native speakers, mainly in Spain and the Americas. It is the second most spoken language by number of native speakers.
Etymology
The term Spanish derives from a medieval Latin phrase Hispania, which later became España in Spanish. Hispania is the Latin name given to the Iberian Peninsula by the Romans when they discovered and colonized it.
Medical Terminology in Spanish
Medical terminology in Spanish is a specialized language used by health professionals. It is important to understand these terms to provide quality care and accurate diagnoses. Here are some common medical terms in Spanish:
- Anatomía (Anatomy): The study of the structure of the body.
- Fisiología (Physiology): The study of the functions of the body.
- Patología (Pathology): The study of disease.
- Diagnóstico (Diagnosis): The identification of the nature of an illness.
- Tratamiento (Treatment): The management and care of a patient to combat disease or disorder.
- Medicamento (Medication): A substance used for medical treatment.
- Cirugía (Surgery): The treatment of injuries or disorders of the body by incision or manipulation.
- Enfermedad (Disease): A particular abnormal condition that negatively affects the structure or function of all or part of an organism.
Related Terms
- Medicina (Medicine): The science and practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
- Salud (Health): The state of being free from illness or injury.
- Hospital (Hospital): An institution providing medical and surgical treatment and nursing care for sick or injured people.
- Doctor (Doctor): A qualified practitioner of medicine; a physician.
- Enfermera (Nurse): A person trained to care for the sick or infirm, especially in a hospital.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Spanish language
- Wikipedia's article - Spanish language
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