iatrical

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to the practice of medicine or healing.

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Variants

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-iatric , -iatrical

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'iatros' meaning 'healer'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'iatrical' is rarely used in everyday language and is primarily found in medical and scientific contexts.

2. The prefix 'iatro-' is used in various medical terms, such as 'iatrogenic' (caused by medical treatment) and 'iatromechanics' (the study of the mechanical aspects of the body).

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Related Concepts

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1. Medicine: The science and practice of maintaining health and preventing, diagnosing, and treating disease.

2. Healing: The process of making or becoming sound or healthy again.

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Culture

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In literature, 'iatrical' has been used to describe medical practices and treatments in various contexts. For instance, in the novel 'Moby-Dick' by Herman Melville, the character Queequeg is described as having an 'iatrical' knowledge of whale hunting and its associated injuries and treatments.

How to Memorize "iatrical"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a doctor in a white coat, treating a patient in a hospital setting.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'healer' and associate it with 'iatrical'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the Greek origin of the word 'iatros' meaning 'healer'.

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