Nomenclature
Nomenclature
Nomenclature (pronunciation: /noʊˈmɛnˌkleɪtʃər/) is a system of names or terms, or the rules for forming these terms in a particular field of arts or sciences. The principles of nomenclature are the principles and regulations set up by an academic discipline to decide the names for a wide range of things.
Etymology
The term "nomenclature" is derived from the Latin nomen (name) and calare (to call), which means "to name" or "to call by name."
Related Terms
- Taxonomy: The science of classification, in biology the arrangement of organisms into a classification.
- Terminology: The study of terms and their use.
- Nominalism: The doctrine that universals or general ideas are mere names without any corresponding reality.
- Onomastics: The study of the history and origin of proper names, especially in the field of linguistics.
Medical Nomenclature
Medical Nomenclature is a system of terms used by professionals in the medical field to accurately describe the human body and associated components, conditions, processes and process in a science-based manner. Some of these terms are prefixed or suffixed, while others are combined.
Related Terms
- Anatomical terminology: Anatomical terminology is used by anatomists and zoologists, in scientific journals, textbooks, and by doctors and other health professionals.
- Medical classification: Medical classification, or medical coding, is the process of transforming descriptions of medical diagnoses and procedures into universal medical code numbers.
- Medical terminology: Medical terminology is language used to precisely describe the human body components, processes, illnesses, medical procedures, and pharmacology.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Nomenclature
- Wikipedia's article - Nomenclature
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