LATIN AS THE PRIMARY SOURCE OF MODERN MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY: A COMPREHENSIVE LINGUISTIC AND CLINICAL ANALYSIS
Keywords:
Medical Latin, Etymology, Anatomical Nomenclature, Clinical Linguistics, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Affixation, Professional Ethics, Global Health CommunicationAbstract
This extensive research paper investigates the structural, historical, and functional role of Latin in modern medical science. Despite being categorized as a "dead language," Latin remains the most active and vital tool for global medical standardization. This study explores the etymological layers of anatomical, clinical, and pharmaceutical terminologies, providing a detailed analysis of over 500 term-elements. It discusses the linguistic synergy between Ancient Greek and Latin, the mechanics of word formation (affixation), and the role of Latin in ensuring patient safety and professional precision. The findings suggest that proficiency in Latin terminology is directly proportional to a clinician’s diagnostic accuracy and professional integration into the global medical community.
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