Iwate Medical University
Iwate Medical University
Iwate Medical University (Iwate Ika Daigaku) is a private university located in Morioka, Iwate, Japan. The university was established in 1945 and is known for its contributions to the field of medicine and healthcare.
Pronunciation
Iwate: /iːwɑːteɪ/ Medical: /ˈmɛdɪkəl/ University: /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsɪti/
Etymology
The name "Iwate" comes from the Japanese words "iwa" meaning "rock" and "te" meaning "hand". The name is believed to be derived from a legend that describes a devil's hand being cut off and thrown away, which then became a rock. The term "Medical University" is a common term used to denote institutions that specialize in the study and practice of medicine.
Related Terms
- Medicine: The science and practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
- Healthcare: The maintenance and improvement of physical and mental health, primarily through the provision of medical services.
- Morioka: The capital city of Iwate Prefecture, located in the Tohoku region of northern Japan.
- Iwate: A prefecture in the Tohoku region of northern Japan.
- Japan: An island country in East Asia, located in the northwest Pacific Ocean.
- University: An institution of higher education and research which awards academic degrees in various academic disciplines.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Iwate Medical University
- Wikipedia's article - Iwate Medical University
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