ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD MEDICINE
Via Old French from Latin medicīna ( ars) (art of) healing, from medicus doctor, from medērī to heal.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MEDICINE»
The term «medicine» is very widely used and occupies the
2.706 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
FREQUENCY
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10 QUOTES WITH «MEDICINE»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
medicine.
Laughter is a way of really letting out all this pressure that you could face in your daily life in the suffering of your people, and comedy is almost like a medicine to your soul in a way.
A cheerful frame of mind, reinforced by relaxation... is the medicine that puts all ghosts of fear on the run.
I entered medicine to use it as a vehicle for social change.
Medicine is the means by which we poor feeble creatures try to keep from dying or aching.
For 25 years practicing medicine, I never asked anybody if they were a Republican or a Democratic or an independent and asked if they had insurance or not. I took care of everybody.
When I was sixteen I started acting, and I also started to embrace my tradition and culture. I had a young medicine man interpret for me what it is to be an Indian. He really caught me at a good time because I was really vulnerable after the loss of my parents with all of the feelings of abandonment.
I started the nuclear medicine laboratory at UW Hospitals in 1959 and trained radiology residents in the field. It was 1965 before they found a trained MD (doctor) to take over my role.
It's fashionable to speak about vulnerable populations in medicine and public policy, but it's harder to find a more vulnerable population than those who are dying.
A permanent base on Mars would have a number of advantages beyond being a bonanza for planetary science and geology. If, as some evidence suggests, exotic micro-organisms have arisen independently of terrestrial life, studying them could revolutionise biology, medicine and biotechnology.
In other industries, value is defined by the ultimate stakeholder - the one who benefits, or not, from the service. We should do the same in medicine.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MEDICINE»
Discover the use of
medicine in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
medicine and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Medicine: An Introductory Reader
Rudolf Steiner, the often undervalued, multifaceted genius of modern times, contributed much to the regeneration of culture.
Rudolf Steiner, Andrew Maendl, 2003
2
Medicine Cards: The Discovery of Power Through the Ways of ...
A revised and expanded edition of a best-selling divination system, based on ancient Native American traditions, uses fifty-two power animals to help heal the body, mind, and spirit, featuring beautifully designed cards and an informative ...
Jamie Sams, David Carson, 1999
Medicine prioritises the 'core' information medical students must know, develops a systematic approach to patient care which emphasises the clinical skills of history taking and examination and gives step-by-step descriptions of common ...
John S. Axford, Chris O'Callaghan, 2004
4
The Oxford Illustrated Companion to
Medicine
The clear and appealing layout and comprehensive cross-referencing ensure that information can be found quickly and easily. Features new to this edition include special 'Breakouts' that highlight key discoveries, diseases, and technologies.
Stephen Lock, John M. Last, George Dunea, 2001
5
The Social Transformation of American
Medicine
;This text stresses the major themes in the history of medicine - placing the modern experience within the framework of historical issues - and it presents medical history as an important part of intellectual and social history, supplying ...
7
Food Is Your Best
Medicine
A fascinating interpretation of how the body functions to maintain good health and addresses all kinds of ailments with specific nutritional approaches. A pioneering nutrition classic. From the Paperback edition.
Henry G. Bieler, M.D., 2010
The only book geared directly and exclusively to inpatient management, this guide is edited by national leaders in the hospital field.
Robert M. Wachter, Lee Goldman (MD.), Harry Hollander, 2005
9
Titanium in
Medicine: Material Science, Surface Science, ...
This comprehensive book provides state-of-the-art scientific and technical information in a clear format and consistent structure making it suitable for formal course work or self-instruction.
Donald Maxwell Brunette, 2001
10
Clinical Naturopathic
Medicine
The text addresses all systems of the body and their related common conditions, with clear directions outlining how a practitioner can understand health from a naturopathic perspective and apply naturopathic medicines to treat patients ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MEDICINE»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
medicine is used in the context of the following news items.
US tailored-medicine project aims for ethnic balance
The plan for the US$215-million Precision Medicine Initiative (PMI), announced in January, is due in the next few weeks — a daunting deadline ... «Nature.com, Jul 15»
Journal of Sexual Medicine publishes 'What Is a Good Looking …
It's an age-old question that worries many a man - what constitutes a 'normal' looking penis? Now, scientists have revealed what women rate ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
Keck Medicine of USC hospitals rank among nation's best for the …
For the seventh consecutive year, the hospitals of Keck Medicine of USC have been named among the best in the country by U.S. News ... «USC News, Jul 15»
Differences Between Veterinary And Human Medicine
Animal health and human health are inextricably linked. So much so, that initiatives to unite human and veterinary medicine which have existed ... «Mondaq News Alerts, Jul 15»
Figure 1 is medicine's answer to Instagram for crowdsourcing …
Often in medicine we're required to learn about a broad range of diseases some of which are quite uncommon. Thus the ability for other ... «The Next Web, Jul 15»
UTRGV School of Medicine names senior associate dean
He will serve as senior associate dean for Interprofessional Education at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine (SOM). «Valley morning Star, Jul 15»
MSU College of Human Medicine adds new Southeast Michigan …
The new partnership creates the College of Human Medicine's seventh statewide community campus – and the first in Southeast Michigan. «MSUToday, Jul 15»
Giving fish their medicine at the right time can make all the difference
In recent years, these insights have become increasingly interesting to the world of medicine. Reseachers have been looking into the extent to ... «Phys.Org, Jul 15»
U.S. Preventive Medicine Receives Validation from the CI Validation …
U.S. Preventive Medicine is a leader in population health management and uniquely combines innovative wellness programs with health ... «Business Wire, Jul 15»
The top five unnecessary tests, treatments in newborn medicine
The top five unnecessary tests and treatments have been identified in newborn medicine, according to an article published online July 20 in ... «Medical Xpress, Jul 15»
