Gujarati
Gujarati (ગુજરાતી)
Gujarati (pronounced: [ɡudʒəˈɾɑːtiː]) is an Indo-Aryan language native to the Indian state of Gujarat. It is part of the greater Indo-European language family.
Etymology
The term Gujarati is derived from Gujarat, the region where the language is predominantly spoken. Gujarat itself is believed to be a derivation of Gurjar, a tribe that migrated to the area in the 8th century.
Medical Terminology
In the field of medicine, Gujarati has a rich vocabulary. Some of the commonly used medical terms in Gujarati include:
- Rog (રોગ) - Disease
- Dava (દવા) - Medicine
- Chikitsak (ચિકિત્સક) - Doctor
- Aspatal (આસ્પતાલ) - Hospital
- Rog Nidan (રોગ નિદાન) - Diagnosis
Related Terms
- Hindi: Another Indo-Aryan language with similar roots to Gujarati.
- Sanskrit: Many Gujarati medical terms are derived from this ancient Indian language.
- Ayurveda: The traditional Hindu system of medicine, which is practiced in Gujarat.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Gujarati
- Wikipedia's article - Gujarati
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