A nomenclature of nomenclature: the sources of terminologic uncertainty and confusion and the value of communication.

Steven C. Cunningham; Rosemary Klein V; Stephen M. Kavic

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A nomenclature of nomenclature: the sources of terminologic uncertainty and confusion and the value of communication.

March 4, 2009

Cunningham SC, Klein R, Kavic SM. Arch Surg. 2009;144(2):104-6.

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This commentary discusses the lack of clarity in clinical terminology, the use of jargon, and the types of errors that these issues can engender.

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