Hungarian
Hungarian (Medicine)
Hungarian (pronunciation: /hʌŋˈɡɛəriən/; magyar) is a Uralic language spoken in Hungary and parts of several neighbouring countries. It is the official language of Hungary and one of the 24 official languages of the European Union. In the context of medicine, Hungarian has contributed to several medical terms and practices.
Etymology
The term "Hungarian" comes from the Medieval Latin Hungarus, which is derived from the name of the Turkic tribe Onogur (which means "ten arrows"). The Hungarian endonym is Magyar, which is derived from the name of one of the seven major semi-nomadic Hungarian tribes, the magyeri.
Medical Terms
EKG
In Hungarian, EKG stands for Elektrokardiogram, which is a test that measures the electrical activity of the heartbeat.
MRI
MRI, or Mágneses rezonancia képalkotó in Hungarian, is a type of scan that uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed images of the inside of the body.
CT Scan
CT Scan, or Számítógépes tomográfia in Hungarian, is a diagnostic imaging test used to create detailed images of internal organs, bones, soft tissue and blood vessels.
Related Terms
Cardiology
Cardiology, or Kardiológia in Hungarian, is a branch of medicine that deals with the disorders of the heart as well as some parts of the circulatory system.
Radiology
Radiology, or Radiológia in Hungarian, is a medical specialty that uses imaging to diagnose and treat diseases seen within the body.
Neurology
Neurology, or Neurológia in Hungarian, is a branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hungarian
- Wikipedia's article - Hungarian
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