Medical Anthropology Glossary

Medical Anthropology | Department of Anthropology

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Medical Anthropology | Department of Anthropology Medical Anthropology Medical anthropology is the study of how health and illness are shaped, experienced, and understood in the context of cultural, historical, and political forces.

Medical Anthropology: Glossary - Palomar College

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a medical system that explains illness as being due to acts or wishes of other people or supernatural beings and forces. There is no room for accidents. …

Medical Anthropology - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics

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Medical anthropology The field of medical anthropology emerged in the 1960s, with roots in physical anthropology and human evolution, the study of primitive medicine, cross …

Medical Anthropology Glossary Flashcards | Quizlet

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anthropometry. measurement of size and proportion of the human body, used by biological anthropologists to assess growth and nutrition. applied medical …

An Introduction to Medical Anthropology - ThoughtCo

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Glossary of Terms - Discover Anthropology

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Glossary of Terms. The following is a list of terms commonly used in anthropology. The glossary was created by Simon Coleman and Bob Simpson. New entries will be …

Medical Dictionary - Merriam-Webster

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Medical Terms and Abbreviations: Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary Est. 1828 Medical Dictionary Search medical terms and abbreviations with the most up-to-date …

Anthropology Glossary of Terms

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Anthropology is the study of humans. It is a broad and complex field that covers everything from the physical characteristics of humans to their cultural, social, and …

Glossary of Anthropology Terms, Lexicon and Abbreviations

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Medical Anthropology: Glossary Select the first letter of the word you are seeking from the list above to jump to the appropriate section of the glossary or scroll down to it. …

Medical Dictionary of Health Terms: A-C - Harvard Health

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advance care directive (or advance medical directive): A legal document that describes the kind of medical care a person want if an accident or illness leaves him or …