Encyclopedia
An encyclopedia is a written compendium of human knowledge. WikiMD concentrates on building an Encyclopedia of Medicine.
Etiology[edit | edit source]
The term Encyclopedia comes from the Greek words εγκύκλιος παιδεία, enkyklios paideia ("in a circle of instruction"). From εγκύκλιος, circuit shaped from κύκλος circuit and παιδεία, meaning instruction. See the Note on spelling below.
Types[edit | edit source]
Encyclopedias can be general, containing articles on topics in many different fields - the English language Encyclopædia Britannica and German Brockhaus are well-known examples, or they can specialize in a particular field (such as an encyclopedia of medicine or philosophy). There are also encyclopedias that cover a wide variety of topics from a particular cultural or national perspective, such as the Great Soviet Encyclopedia.
Medical encyclopedia[edit | edit source]
A medical encyclopedia is a comprehensive reference work that provides information about a wide range of medical topics. It is designed to be a resource for healthcare professionals, students, and the general public, and typically includes information about diseases, conditions, treatments, procedures, and other medical concepts.
Organization[edit | edit source]
Medical encyclopedias are typically organized alphabetically by topic, making it easy to locate specific information. They may also include cross-references to related topics, as well as illustrations, diagrams, and other visual aids to help explain complex concepts.
Authors[edit | edit source]
One of the key features of a medical encyclopedia is that it is written by experts in the field. These may include doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, as well as researchers and educators. This ensures that the information contained in the encyclopedia is reliable and up-to-date.
Glossaries[edit | edit source]
In addition to providing information about medical topics, medical encyclopedias may also include resources such as a glossary of medical terms, a list of common abbreviations, and a directory of medical organizations and resources.
Utility[edit | edit source]
Medical encyclopedias are an important resource for healthcare professionals, students, and the general public. They provide a wealth of information about a wide range of medical topics and can be an invaluable resource for those seeking to learn more about health and medicine.
Types[edit | edit source]
There are many different medical encyclopedias available, both in print and online such as WikiMD. Some examples include the Dorland's Medical Dictionary, the Mayo Clinic Family Health Book, and the Merck Manual of Medical Information.
Encyclopedia of medicine[edit | edit source]
Encyclopaedia, also spelled encyclopedia, is a collection of articles containing articles on various topics often arranged in alphabetical order dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty or field of interest.
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Acute respiratory distress syndrome
Acute upper airway obstruction
Adhesive capsulitis of shoulder
Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency
Anaplastic large cell lymphoma
Anaplastic large cell lymphoma
Androgen insensitivity syndrome
Angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma
Anterior cruciate ligament injury
Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy
Anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis
Antisocial personality disorder
Aortic valve surgery - minimally invasive
Atrial fibrillation ablation discharge instructions
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
Atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor
Atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor
Autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome
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A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
B-cell prolymphocytic leukemia
Biliary cystadenoma and cystadenocarcinoma
Borderline personality disorder
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Cardiac catheterization discharge instructions
Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis
Child psychological abuse and neglect
Childhood disintegrative disorder
Choking in an adult or child over 1 year
Choking in an infant under 1 year
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Co-amoxiclav drug interactions
Complex regional pain syndrome
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
Coronary angioplasty discharge instructions
Coronary artery bypass surgery
Coronary stent discharge instructions
Cryptogenic organizing pneumonia
Cytomegalic inclusion body disease
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Dependent personality disorder
Diabetic coma Nonketotic hyperosmolar coma
Disorder of written expression
Disseminated intravascular coagulation
Drug-induced lupus erythematosus
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
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Ebsteins anomaly of the tricuspid valve
Electrophysiology study and ablation discharge instructions
Endometrial intraepithelial neoplasia
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Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Gastrointestinal stromal tumor
Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency
Glycogen storage disease type I
Glycogen storage disease type II
Glycogen storage disease type III
Granulomatosis with polyangiitis
Group B streptococcal infection
Group B streptococcal septicemia of the newborn
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A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
Haemophilus influenzae infection
Hemolytic disease of the newborn
Hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome
Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia
Histrionic personality disorder
HIV coinfection with tuberculosis
Hormone replacement therapy for menopause
Human papillomavirus quadrivalent (types 6, 11, 16, and 18) vaccine, recombinant
Human respiratory syncytial virus
Hypoplastic left heart syndrome
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Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
Implantable cardiac defibrillator insertion discharge instructions
Inappropriate sinus tachycardia
Incontinentia pigmenti achromians
Infant respiratory distress syndrome
Intrauterine growth retardation
Iron deficiency anemia in adults
Iron deficiency anemia in children
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A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
Malignant fibrous histiocytoma
Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor
Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus
Mitral valve surgery - minimally invasive
Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1
Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2
Musculoskeletal problems of the wrist and hand
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Narcissistic personality disorder
Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome
Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus
Neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Non-Polio enterovirus infections
Nonpathogenic intestinal amebae infection
Novel human coronavirus infection
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Obesity hypoventilation syndrome
Obsessive compulsive personality disorder
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
Overwhelming post-splenectomy infection
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A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
Pacemaker insertion discharge instructions
Pacemakers and implantable defibrillators
Papillary carcinoma of the thyroid
Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria
Template:Patient information page
Percutaneous coronary intervention
Peripheral angioplasty discharge instructions
Persistent left superior vena cava
Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia
Pneumonia differential diagnosis
Post traumatic stress disorder
Post-chemotherapy cognitive impairment
Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis
Pre-operative patient instructions
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis
Primary cutaneous follicle centre lymphoma
Primary sclerosing cholangitis
Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
Progressive supranuclear palsy
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Rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis
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Schizotypal personality disorder
Severe acute respiratory syndrome
Sleep disorders in the elderly
Small cell carcinoma of the lung
Southern tick-associated rash illness
Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis
Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin
Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Streptococcus pneumoniae infection
Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis
Subependymal giant cell astrocytoma
Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone
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The prostate specific antigen test
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
Total anomalous pulmonary venous connection
Transmissible spongiform encephalopathy
Transposition of the great vessels
Traumatic diaphragmatic hernia
Tricyclic antidepressant overdose
Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome
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Undifferentiated connective tissue disease
Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction
Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction classification
Unstable angina / non ST elevation myocardial infarction risk stratification and prognosis
Upper respiratory tract infection
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Vancomycin-resistant enterococci
Vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
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Waldenström's macroglobulinemia
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Yersinia enterocolitica infection
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Summary[edit | edit source]
Overall, medical encyclopedias are an essential resource for anyone interested in health and medicine. By providing reliable, up-to-date information about a wide range of medical topics, they can help to improve understanding and facilitate informed decision-making about healthcare.
Also see[edit | edit source]
- Encyclopedia of foods
- English encyclopedia
- Encyclopedia of drugs
- Encyclopedia of cancer
- Encyclopedia of medicine
- Encyclopedia of nutrition
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