Uganda Cancer Institute
Uganda Cancer Institute
The Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) == Template:IPA ==
The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.
Etymology
The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.
Related Terms
- Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
- Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
- Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
- Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Uganda Cancer Institute
- Wikipedia's article - Uganda Cancer Institute
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polski is a specialized medical facility located in Kampala, the capital city of Uganda. The institute is dedicated to the research, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.
Etymology
The name "Uganda Cancer Institute" is derived from its location in Uganda and its primary focus on cancer research and treatment.
History
The Uganda Cancer Institute was established in 1967 as a result of a collaborative effort between the Uganda Ministry of Health and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, United States. The institute has since grown to become a leading center for cancer treatment and research in East Africa.
Services
The Uganda Cancer Institute offers a range of services including oncology, radiology, chemotherapy, surgery, and palliative care. The institute also conducts research into various types of cancer prevalent in Uganda and the wider East African region.
Related Terms
- Oncology: The study and treatment of tumors.
- Radiology: The use of radiation for the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
- Chemotherapy: The use of drugs to treat diseases such as cancer.
- Surgery: The treatment of injuries or disorders of the body by incision or manipulation.
- Palliative care: Specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses, focusing on providing relief from symptoms and stress.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Uganda Cancer Institute
- Wikipedia's article - Uganda Cancer Institute
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski