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The central aim is to explore how Armenian medical vocabulary developed through various influences from Greek, Arabic, and Persian.

March 28, 2026Medical Humanities

Constructing a medical lexicon: scribal practices in Armenian medical vocabulary

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GBGeorge BalabanianUniversity of Pennsylvania MSMatthew ShenUniversity of Pennsylvania

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This linguistic analysis reflects the interplay of lexical borrowing and native formation in Armenian medical terminology, highlighting its cultural significance.

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The central aim is to explore how Armenian medical vocabulary developed through various influences from Greek, Arabic, and Persian.
Analyzed historical texts to trace the evolution of medical terms in Armenian.
Examined scribal practices and their impact on medical terminology.
Identified patterns of lexical borrowing and native word formation.
Medical terminology displayed a rich blend of borrowed and native terms.
Phonological norms influenced the transliteration of borrowed words.
The lexicon illustrated continuity in concepts related to anatomy, pharmacology, and botany.

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Balabanian et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c7722a8bbfbc51511e26bf https://doi.org/10.1136/medhum-2025-013474

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This linguistic analysis reflects the interplay of lexical borrowing and native formation in Armenian medical terminology, highlighting its cultural significance.

Constructing a medical lexicon: scribal practices in Armenian medical vocabulary

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Constructing a medical lexicon: scribal practices in Armenian medical vocabulary

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