Black's Medical Dictionary
Black's Medical Dictionary
Black's Medical Dictionary (== Template:IPA ==
The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.
Etymology
The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.
Related Terms
- Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
- Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
- Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
- Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Black's Medical Dictionary
- Wikipedia's article - Black's Medical Dictionary
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Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski) is a comprehensive medical reference book that has been published since 1906. It is named after its original author, Dr. Joseph Black, a renowned physician and medical researcher.
Etymology
The term "Black's Medical Dictionary" is derived from the name of its original author, Dr. Joseph Black. The word "dictionary" comes from the Latin "dictionarium," meaning "a collection of words."
History
Dr. Joseph Black first published the dictionary in 1906. It was intended as a reference for medical students, but it quickly gained popularity among a wider audience. The dictionary is now in its 42nd edition and is considered a standard reference in the field of medicine.
Content
Black's Medical Dictionary covers a wide range of medical terms, from common ailments to complex medical conditions. Each entry provides a clear and concise definition, along with information on symptoms, causes, and treatment options. The dictionary also includes entries on medical procedures, medications, and medical equipment.
Related Terms
- Medical Dictionary: A book that lists words related to medicine and their definitions.
- Dr. Joseph Black: The original author of Black's Medical Dictionary.
- Medical Terminology: The language used to precisely describe the human body and associated components, conditions, processes and process in a science-based manner.
- Reference Book: A book that is designed to be consulted for specific information rather than read from beginning to end.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Black's Medical Dictionary
- Wikipedia's article - Black's Medical Dictionary
This MedicineGPT article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski