New World
New World
New World (pronunciation: /njuː wɜːrld/) is a term often used in the medical field to refer to diseases, conditions, or organisms that are native to the Americas, as opposed to the "Old World" which refers to those from Europe, Asia, and Africa. The term has its roots in the Age of Discovery when European explorers first encountered the Americas.
Etymology
The term "New World" originates from the early 16th century, during the Age of Discovery. It was used to describe the newly discovered continents of North and South America. In the medical field, it is used to differentiate between diseases, conditions, or organisms that are native to the Americas and those that are native to Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Related Terms
- Old World: Refers to diseases, conditions, or organisms that are native to Europe, Asia, and Africa.
- New World diseases: Diseases that originated in the New World and were transmitted to the Old World during the Age of Discovery.
- New World monkeys: A group of primates that are native to the New World and are often studied in medical research.
- New World screwworm: A species of fly that is native to the New World and is a significant pest in livestock.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on New World
- Wikipedia's article - New World
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