Oracle
Oracle (medicine)
Oracle (pronounced: /ˈɔːrəkəl/) is a term used in the field of medicine to refer to a source of wisdom or knowledge, often used metaphorically to describe a medical professional or diagnostic tool that provides definitive answers or solutions. The term originates from the Latin word "oraculum", which was used to describe a divine communication or prophecy.
Etymology
The term "Oracle" is derived from the Latin "oraculum", which means "to speak". This term was used in ancient Rome to refer to a place or person that was believed to communicate directly with the gods and provide divine guidance or prophecy. In the context of medicine, an "Oracle" is a source of wisdom or knowledge that provides definitive answers or solutions.
Related Terms
- Diagnosis: The process of determining the nature of a disease or disorder and distinguishing it from other possible conditions.
- Prognosis: The likely course of a disease or ailment.
- Therapy: Treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder.
- Pathology: The science of the causes and effects of diseases.
- Etiology: The cause, set of causes, or manner of causation of a disease or condition.
See Also
- Medical terminology
- Medical diagnosis
- Medical prognosis
- Medical therapy
- Medical pathology
- Medical etiology
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Oracle
- Wikipedia's article - Oracle
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