Washington
Washington (Medicine)
Washington (pronounced wah-shing-ton) is a term used in the field of medicine, particularly in the United States, to refer to the Washington Manual of Medical Therapeutics. This is a widely used manual in the medical field, providing healthcare professionals with the latest information on the diagnosis and treatment of various medical conditions.
Pronunciation
- IPA: /ˈwɒʃɪŋtən/
Etymology
The term "Washington" in this context is derived from the name of the city where the manual was first published, Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States. The manual itself is named after the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri, where it was first developed.
Related Terms
- Medical Therapeutics: The branch of medicine concerned with the treatment of disease.
- Washington University School of Medicine: The medical school where the Washington Manual of Medical Therapeutics was first developed.
- Washington, D.C.: The capital of the United States, and the city after which the manual is named.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Washington
- Wikipedia's article - Washington
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