Levantine
Levantine
Levantine (pronunciation: /ˈlɛvəntaɪn/) is a term that originates from the French word levant, which means "rising", referring to the direction of the sunrise. It is used to describe anything related to the Eastern Mediterranean region, including its culture, languages, and people.
Medical Relevance
In the medical field, the term Levantine is often used to refer to diseases, conditions, or medical practices that are prevalent or originated in the Levant region. This includes Levantine Corpus, a collection of medical texts from the Levant, and Levantine fever, a disease common in the region.
Related Terms
- Levant: The geographical area in the Eastern Mediterranean region, which includes countries like Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Palestine, Jordan, and parts of Turkey.
- Levantine Arabic: A variety of Arabic spoken in the Levant region.
- Levantine cuisine: The culinary traditions and dishes from the Levant region.
- Levantine genetics: The study of genetic markers and traits in the populations of the Levant region.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Levantine
- Wikipedia's article - Levantine
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