Medical slang in British hospitals.
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The usage, derivation, and psychological, ethical, and legal aspects of slang terminology in medicine are discussed. The colloquial vocabulary is further described and a comprehensive glossary of common UK terms provided in appendix. This forms the first list of slang terms currently in use throughout the British medical establishment.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Ethics & behavior
دوره 13 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2003