Anatomy and Medicine
Definition
Anatomy is the study of the structure of living organisms, while medicine is the science and practice of diagnosing, treating, or preventing diseases.
Related terms
Physiology: The branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts. It's like understanding not just what each part of a car does individually (anatomy), but how they work together to make the car move (physiology).
Pathology: The scientific study of diseases. This is like being a car mechanic who specializes in identifying what's wrong with broken down cars (diseases in our body).
Pharmacology: The branch of medicine concerned with the uses, effects, and modes of action of drugs. This is like knowing which type of fuel (drugs) will help your car (body) run best under different conditions.
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