Words matter nomenclature and communication in perinatal medicine

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作者
de Crespigny, L [1 ]
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[1] Univ Melbourne, Royal Childrens Hosp, Murdoch Childrens Res Inst, Melbourne, Vic, Australia
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10.1016/S0095-5108(02)00088-X
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R71 [妇产科学];
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100211 ;
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Language has been shown to have a powerful impact on how the listener perceives reality and remembers events. This has resulted in communities becoming aware of the importance of avoiding sexist and discriminatory language. It is time we in our specialty focused on the importance of language.
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