Geography
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The science dealing with the earth and its life, especially the description of land, sea, and air and the distribution of plant and animal life, including humanity and human industries with reference to the mutual relations of these elements. (From Webster, 3d ed) |
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for Earth, Moon, etc.; must discuss geog features (lakes, streams, shores, mountains, plains, seas, etc.); not for epidemiol aspects of disease nor for occur of diseases in cities named in a country or a country ( = /epidemiol); no qualif unless as SPEC; |
| Also Called: |
Administrative Districts,Counties,Geographic Factors,Geography, Medical,Human Geography,Islands |
Geography Categories.
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Oceanography - The science that deals with the ocean and its phenomena. (Webster, 3d ed) |
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Topography, Medical - The systematic surveying, mapping, charting, and description of specific geographical sites, with reference to the physical features that were presumed to influence health and disease. Often associated with Hippocrates, the process became a significant part of public health investigation and epidemiological methodology, particularly between the 17th and 19th centuries. Medical topography should be differentiated from EPIDEMIOLOGY in that the former emphasizes geography whereas the latter emphasizes disease outbreaks. (Dr. James H. Cassedy, NLM History of Medicine Division) |
Geography Definitions and Terms
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