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What is the term used to describe a system of arbitrary signs used for human communication?
Which type of language is specifically designed by people for specific applications, such as mathematics and programming?
What is the main reason for the 'darkness' of medical language, as justified in the text?
What distinguishes jargon from slang?
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In what context are metalanguages used?
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What is the term used to describe languages that people speak, such as English, French, and Italian?
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Which language was used for science during the Roman era?
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What is the term for words derived from the name of a person, such as the scientist who identified a disease?
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What is the term for words formed from the first letters of the words in a phrase, usually for techniques?
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What is the suffix 'ic' used for in medical terms?
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In the term 'Alois Alzheimer', what does 'Alois' represent?
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Which language continued to be used similar to Greek in the contemporary age?
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What does the prefix 'endo-' indicate in medical terms?
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Which term represents imitation or representation of a natural sound or non-discursive sound?
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'DUB' and 'LUB' are examples of what category of medical terms?
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'Alcohol', 'alkali', and 'elixer' are examples of words that did not disappear when Arabic medical texts were translated into Latin during the 11th-16th Century. What term best describes these types of words?
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'Pan-' in 'pandemic' means:
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What does the suffix '-algia' indicate in medical terms?
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Study Notes
Communication Systems
- A system of arbitrary signs used for human communication is referred to as a "language."
- Languages people speak, such as English, French, and Italian, are categorized as "natural languages."
Constructed Languages
- Languages specifically designed by humans for particular applications, such as mathematics and programming, are known as "formal languages."
Medical Language
- The complexity and opacity of medical language, often described as 'darkness,' can stem from its specialized terminology and jargon, which may alienate non-professionals.
Jargon vs. Slang
- Jargon consists of specialized terms used within a particular profession or group, while slang refers to informal language that often evolves within subcultures.
Metalanguages
- Metalanguages are used for the analysis and description of other languages, often serving as a framework for discussing linguistic features.
Historical Language in Science
- Latin was the predominant language for scientific discourse during the Roman era, facilitating scholarly communication.
Eponymous Terms
- Words derived from the name of a person, such as a scientist who identified a disease, are called "eponyms."
Acronyms
- The term for words formed from the first letters of a series of words, often used for techniques, is "acronyms."
Medical Suffixes
- The suffix 'ic' in medical terms typically indicates "pertaining to" a condition or field of study.
Specific Names in Terminology
- In the term 'Alois Alzheimer,' 'Alois' represents the name of the person after whom the condition is eponymously named.
Contemporary Use of Greek
- The Greek language, similar to Latin, continues to be influential in contemporary scientific and medical terminology.
Medical Prefixes
- The prefix 'endo-' in medical terms indicates "inside" or "within."
Onomatopoeia
- Imitation or representation of natural sounds, often reflected in specific words, falls under the term "onomatopoeia."
Examples of Onomatopoeic Terms
- 'DUB' and 'LUB' are examples of onomatopoeic medical terms that mimic sounds associated with physiological processes.
Vocabulary from Arabic Influence
- Words such as 'alcohol,' 'alkali,' and 'elixir' remained in use despite the translation of Arabic medical texts into Latin during the 11th-16th centuries. This phenomenon describes "loanwords."
Etymology of 'Pan-'
- The prefix 'Pan-' in 'pandemic' signifies "all" or "every."
Medical Suffix Meaning
- The suffix '-algia' in medical terminology indicates "pain" or "sensation of pain."
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Test your knowledge of medical and dental terminology in different languages with this quiz. Explore the meanings of various cultural symbols and understand the concepts of natural languages like English, French, and Italian.
