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Medical Dictionary
The Medical Dictionary is a specialized lexicon used by healthcare professionals to understand and communicate complex medical terminology. It includes definitions, pronunciation, etymology, and related terms for medical words and phrases.
Pronunciation
Pronunciation in a medical dictionary is typically provided using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). This system allows for accurate and consistent representation of sounds in any language. For example, the word "stethoscope" is pronounced /ˈstɛθəˌskoʊp/.
Etymology
Etymology refers to the origin and historical development of a word. In the medical field, many terms are derived from Latin or Ancient Greek languages. For instance, the term "cardiology" comes from the Greek words "kardia" (heart) and "logia" (study).
Related Terms
Related terms are words or phrases that have a close connection or similarity to the term in question. For example, related terms to "cardiology" might include Cardiologist, Cardiovascular System, and Heart Disease.
University of Iowa
The University of Iowa is a public research university in Iowa City, Iowa. It is one of the oldest and second largest universities in the state. The university is known for its programs in health care and the fine arts, with the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and the Iowa Writers' Workshop being particularly noteworthy.
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