Metaphoric and descriptive terminology in dermoscopy: Lessons from the cognitive sciences
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چکیده
• Metaphoric or analogical terminology is common in clinical dermatology, dermoscopy and dermatopathology. • Metaphoric language in dermatology has been criticized for a perceived lack of clear definition and specificity, and non-metaphoric (descriptive) terms and diagnostic algorithms have attempted to be constructed. • Metaphors are pervasive in human language and appear to be deeply rooted in our conceptual frameworks. • The utility of metaphors in dermoscopy is discussed, with particular reference to research in the cognitive sciences.
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