Differences between the pharynx and the larynx in Chinese medicine and their clinical significance
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Differences between the pharynx and the larynx in Chinese medicine and their clinical significance
Description
EJOM (2015), Lu, Yubin.
Abstract
The pharynx and the larynx are two important structures of the human body with totally different natures and significances to human life. Since there is one word, 'throat,' in English, and due to the translators' lack of knowledge about Chinese medical theories, many important symptoms involving these two strctures are simply translated as a pathology of the 'throat.' For example, when there is an invasion of Wind Heat, 'sore throat' is a common symptom. Yin deficiency also presents 'dry throat' as a result of loss of nourishment. These kinds of terms ignore the differences between 'pharynx' and 'larynx' and thus do not correctly express or carry the information behind these terms in Chinese medicine.
Alternative Title
EJOM
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Date
Date Created
2/5/2016
Language
English
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Type
Journal Article
issn
1351-6647
issue
6
page end
45
page start
44
volume
7