LATIN: THE TIMELESS LANGUAGE OF MEDICINE
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.47390/SPR1342V5I12Y2025N67Keywords:
language, healthcare, communication, Latin, prescription, diseases.Abstract
Language serves as the basis for communication and, in the field of medicine, acts as a bridge connecting science, humanity, and the healing process. Among all languages, Latin holds a special and lasting position within the medical world. Although commonly regarded as a "dead language," Latin remains vibrant in medical terminology, particularly in anatomy, drug names, and clinical procedures. For both medical professionals and students, studying Latin goes beyond acquiring a language skill—it offers insight into the scientific and historical foundations of contemporary medicine.
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