Latin
Latin (Medicine)
Latin (/'lætɪn/; Latina) is a classical language belonging to the Italic branch of the Indo-European languages. In the field of medicine, Latin is often used to name diseases, conditions, treatments, and anatomical terms.
Etymology
The term Latin originates from Latium, a region in central Italy where the language was first spoken. The use of Latin in medicine is a historical legacy from the times when Latin was the lingua franca of educated classes and scientific literature across Europe.
Pronunciation
In English-speaking countries, Latin medical terms are usually pronounced with an anglicized pronunciation, which varies by region. In the United States, for example, the Latin term corpus (body) is typically pronounced /'kɔːrpəs/, while in the UK it is often pronounced /'kɔːpʊs/.
Use in Medicine
Latin is used extensively in the medical field to provide a universal language and terminology. This allows medical professionals from different regions and languages to communicate effectively. Some examples of Latin terms in medicine include corpus (body), cerebrum (brain), pulmo (lung), and cardia (heart).
Related Terms
- Anatomical terminology
- Medical terminology
- List of Latin phrases
- List of medical roots, suffixes and prefixes
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Latin
- Wikipedia's article - Latin
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