2009
DOI: 10.4067/s0034-98872009001100016
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Sobre el uso de epónimos en medicina

Abstract: On the use of eponyms in medicine A distinctive feature of medical language is the use of eponyms or denominations constructed using the names of real or imaginary persons. Some consider this practice as inappropriate, because eponyms are sometimes more a reflection of influence and power rather than the real authorship of discoveries. On the other hand, others consider valid the use of eponyms since they are a part of a scientific domain used to name objects and diseases. The fact is that tradition and use ha… Show more

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“…The use of eponyms is frequent in medical language and has persisted to date; 1,46 however, there is a valid discussion on whether their use is advisable. 47,48 In our opinion, eponyms generate an interest in the history of medicine, deepen our knowledge, and enrich medical language, therefore making our daily practice more human.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The use of eponyms is frequent in medical language and has persisted to date; 1,46 however, there is a valid discussion on whether their use is advisable. 47,48 In our opinion, eponyms generate an interest in the history of medicine, deepen our knowledge, and enrich medical language, therefore making our daily practice more human.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…El uso de epónimos es frecuente en el lenguaje médico y ha perdurado hasta la actualidad; 1,46 empero, existe una válida discusión sobre lo recomendable de su utilización. 47,48 En nuestra opinión, estos crean interés en la historia de la medicina, profundizan nuestro conocimiento y enriquecen el lenguaje médico, lo que humaniza nuestra labor diaria.…”
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“…En TH se establece una serie de criterios y propuestas para denominar una estructura, siendo uno de estos la exclusión de los epónimos. Sin embargo, estos aún se utilizan de manera cotidiana en el ambiente clínico (Goic, 2009), como es el caso específico de los términos que comprende la ventilación colateral (VC). La VC se define como la ventilación a nivel alveolar por medio de vías respiratorias que evitan las normales, siendo un sistema de compensación en ciertas enfermedades respiratorias de carácter obstructivo, como también su ausencia predispone a otras enfermedades (Terry & Traystman, 2016).…”
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