Belgian
Belgian (medical term)
Belgian (pronunciation: /ˈbɛldʒən/) is a term used in the medical field to refer to anything that originates from, or is related to, the country of Belgium. This term is often used in the context of medical research, diseases, and treatments that are specific to the Belgian population.
Etymology
The term "Belgian" is derived from the Latin word Belgica, which was the Roman province that covered the area of present-day Belgium. The term was later adopted by the English language to refer to the people, culture, and anything related to Belgium.
Related Terms
- Belgian Malinois: A breed of dog that is often used in medical research due to its unique genetic makeup.
- Belgian Health Care Knowledge Centre: A scientific institution that conducts research to inform healthcare policy in Belgium.
- Belgian Tervuren: Another breed of dog from Belgium that is often used in medical research.
- Belgian Medical Association: The professional body for doctors in Belgium.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Belgian
- Wikipedia's article - Belgian
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