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Medical Dictionary
The Medical Dictionary is a specialized lexicon used by healthcare professionals, students, and researchers to understand and communicate complex medical terminology. It includes definitions, pronunciation, etymology, and related terms for a wide range of medical concepts and conditions.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of medical terms can be challenging due to their often Latin or Greek origins. For example, the term Apoptosis is pronounced "a-pop-TOE-sis". Pronunciation guides are typically provided in phonetic notation.
Etymology
The etymology of medical terms often provides insight into their meaning. For example, the term Apoptosis comes from the Greek words "apo" (away from) and "ptosis" (falling), reflecting the process of programmed cell death that the term describes.
Related Terms
Related terms are those that have a close connection or similarity to the term in question. For example, related terms to Apoptosis might include Necrosis, Autophagy, and Cell Death.
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References
- Cambridge University Press. (Year). Title of the Medical Dictionary. Place of Publication: Publisher.
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