C2
vocab
What characterizes French medical vocabulary?
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Model answer
Greek and Latin roots (cardiologie, neurologie). Precise terminology (myocarde vs coeur). Abbreviations common in clinical contexts (TA, NFS, ECG). Formal patient communication uses "vous" and euphemisms.
Why
This register is tested in professional French exams.
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