LEXICO-SEMANTIC STUDY OF MEDICAL TERMS IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK
Keywords:
• Medical Terminology • Lexico-Semantic Study • English Medical Terms • Uzbek Medical Terms • Language Adaptation • Translation • Healthcare Communication • Linguistic Borrowing • Medical Terminology Standardization • Semantic ShiftAbstract
This article explores the lexico-semantic characteristics of medical terminology in English and Uzbek, focusing on the formation, adaptation, and translation of medical terms between these two languages. Medical terminology plays a crucial role in the precise and clear communication of healthcare information, especially in cross-cultural contexts. The study examines how English medical terms, primarily derived from Greek and Latin, have been adapted into Uzbek, often through borrowing from Russian and direct translations. It also discusses how native Uzbek words are incorporated into the medical lexicon and the challenges of maintaining accuracy and clarity in both languages. The article provides insights into the semantic adaptation of medical terms and highlights the importance of standardization in medical communication across different linguistic and cultural contexts.Downloads
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