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Medical Dictionary
The Medical Dictionary is a specialized lexicon used by healthcare professionals to understand and communicate complex medical terminology. It includes definitions, pronunciation, etymology, and related terms for medical words and phrases.
Pronunciation
Pronunciation in a medical dictionary is typically provided using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). This system allows for accurate and consistent representation of sounds in any language, making it easier for non-native speakers to understand and pronounce medical terms correctly.
Etymology
The etymology of medical terms often traces back to Latin or Ancient Greek roots. Understanding the etymology can help healthcare professionals to decipher unfamiliar terms and understand their meaning. For example, the term 'cardiology' comes from the Greek words 'kardia' (heart) and 'logos' (study), meaning 'the study of the heart'.
Related Terms
Related terms in a medical dictionary are those that have a similar or related meaning to the term being defined. For example, related terms for 'cardiology' might include 'cardiologist', 'cardiac', and 'cardiovascular'. These related terms are often linked to their own definitions within the dictionary, allowing for easy navigation and further exploration of related concepts.
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References
This article uses material from the Science Citation Index, a bibliographic database of scientific literature. The Science Citation Index provides authoritative and comprehensive information on medical and scientific topics, making it a valuable resource for the creation of a medical dictionary.