University of Sydney
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, along with their pronunciation, etymology, and related terms.
Pronunciation
Medical Dictionary: /ˈmɛdɪkəl ˈdɪkʃənɛri/
Etymology
The term "Medical Dictionary" is derived from the Latin "medicus" meaning "physician" and the English word "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 and its causes, processes, development, and consequences.
- Pharmacology: The study of drugs and their effects on the human body.
- Epidemiology: The study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in specified populations.
University of Sydney
The University of Sydney is a public research university located in Sydney, Australia. It is one of the world's leading universities. The university is known for its faculties of Medicine and Health, which offer a wide range of medical courses and research opportunities.
Pronunciation
University of Sydney: /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsɪti ɒv ˈsɪdni/
Etymology
The name "University of Sydney" is derived from its location in the city of Sydney, Australia. The term "university" comes from the Latin "universitas" meaning "a whole".
Related Terms
- Medical Education: The education related to the practice of being a medical practitioner, either the initial training or ongoing training.
- Medical Research: The study of health and disease in the human body to develop new treatments or learn more about a particular condition.
- Public Health: The science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities.
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