University of Leeds
Medical Dictionary
The Medical Dictionary is a specialized lexicon used by healthcare professionals that contains terminology related to the field of medicine. It includes definitions of medical terms, pronunciation guides, etymology, and related terms.
Pronunciation
Medical Dictionary: /ˈmɛdɪkəl ˈdɪkʃənəri/
Etymology
The term "Medical Dictionary" is derived from the Latin "medicus" meaning "physician" and the English "dictionary" which comes from the Latin "dictio" meaning "saying".
Related Terms
- Anatomy: The study of the structure of the human body.
- Physiology: The study of the functions of the human body.
- Pathology: The study of disease.
- Pharmacology: The study of drugs and their effects on the body.
- Epidemiology: The study of how disease spreads and can be controlled.
University of Leeds
The University of Leeds is a public research university in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It was established in 1874 as the Yorkshire College of Science and later became the University of Leeds in 1904.
Pronunciation
University of Leeds: /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsɪti ɒv liːdz/
Related Terms
- Research: The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
- Education: The process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university.
- Public University: A university that is predominantly funded by public means through a national or subnational government, as opposed to private universities.
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