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Exploring Within-Discipline Variation of Lexical Bundle Use: An Example from Medical Research Articles and Medical Case Reports

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Analysis reveals how lexical bundles vary in medical research articles and case reports, suggesting distinct communicative purposes.

Medical research articles use unique lexical bundles that differ from those in medical case reports, indicating discipline-specific variations.
The analysis identified various lexical bundles in both types of medical discourse, revealing specific communicative intents in each register.
Using a corpus-driven approach, lexically significant phrases were empirically identified and analyzed to underline structural differences across medical writing.
Understanding the distinct use of formulaic language can help improve clarity and effectiveness in medical communication practices.

Mbodj et al. (2025) studied this question.

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