University of Manchester
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 Old French "dictionnaire" meaning "collection of words".
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 the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in specified populations.
University of Manchester
The University of Manchester is a public research university in Manchester, England. It is known for its contributions to various fields of study, including medicine.
Pronunciation
University of Manchester: /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsɪti ɒv ˈmæntʃɪstər/
Etymology
The name "University of Manchester" is derived from the city of Manchester, where the university is located. The term "university" comes from the Latin "universitas", meaning "a whole".
Related Terms
- Medical School: A tertiary educational institution that teaches medicine.
- Research: The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
- Public Health: The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities and individuals.
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