University of Utah
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 ˈdɪkʃənɛri/
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 Utah
The University of Utah is a public research university in Salt Lake City, Utah. It is the flagship institution of higher learning in Utah, and offers over 100 undergraduate and more than 90 graduate degree programs to over 30,000 students.
Pronunciation
University of Utah: /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsɪti ɒv ˈjuːtɑː/
Etymology
The name "University of Utah" is derived from the institution's location in the state of Utah, which is named after the Ute tribe of Native Americans.
Related Terms
- Higher Education: The stage of learning that follows secondary education, usually taking place at universities, colleges, and institutes of technology.
- Research: The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
- 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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