Misnomer
Misnomer
Misnomer (pronunciation: /mɪsˈnoʊmər/) is a term used in the medical field to describe a condition or term that is inaccurately or inappropriately named. The term originates from the Middle English word 'misnoumer', which is derived from the Old French 'mesnomer' meaning 'to name incorrectly'.
Etymology
The term 'misnomer' is derived from the Middle English word 'misnoumer', which itself is derived from the Old French 'mesnomer'. The prefix 'mis-' comes from the Old English 'mis-', meaning 'wrongly', and 'noumer' comes from the Old French 'nomer', meaning 'to name'. Therefore, 'misnomer' literally means 'to name wrongly'.
Related Terms
- Anomaly: An anomaly is a deviation from the normal or common order, form, or rule. In the medical field, it often refers to a physical abnormality or irregularity which is present at birth.
- Eponym: An eponym is a person, place, or thing after whom or which something is named. In medicine, many diseases and medical conditions are named after the person who first identified or described them.
- Nomenclature: Nomenclature is a system of names or terms, or the rules for forming these terms in a particular field of arts or sciences. In medicine, nomenclature is used to accurately describe and classify diseases, conditions, and procedures.
- Pseudonym: A pseudonym is a fictitious name, especially one used by an author. In the medical field, pseudonyms are often used in case studies to protect the identity of the patient.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Misnomer
- Wikipedia's article - Misnomer
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