What's the difference between nomenclature and terminology?

Nomenclature


Definition:

  • (n.) A name.
  • (n.) A vocabulary, dictionary, or glossary.
  • (n.) The technical names used in any particular branch of science or art, or by any school or individual; as, the nomenclature of botany or of chemistry; the nomenclature of Lavoisier and his associates.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) Gangliosides are identified according to the nomenclature of Svennerholm (1963).
  • (2) [The EC number of the toxin (EC 3.1.4.41) has been allotted by the Nomenclature Committee of IUB, but has not yet been published.]
  • (3) These properties allow PP-X and PP-Y to be classified as type-2A enzymes according to the nomenclature of Cohen.
  • (4) The terminology of the pericardial sinuses and recesses has been inconsistent, and the authors propose a nomenclature for standardizing the names of the recesses of the serous pericardium.
  • (5) Three hundred and sixty-nine chromosome breaks could be exactly localized to a chromosome band or region of the Paris Conference nomenclature.
  • (6) Polyps were detected ultrasonographically, but one third of them were overlooked by either cholecystography or CT. Nomenclature, pathological classification and management of the lesions are discussed.
  • (7) The characterization of inhibition mechanisms by graphical methods is examined, and a system of nomenclature is suggested.
  • (8) Identification of attribute sets for the nature-of-injury (body region:detailed part:type of injury) and for the mode-of-injury (mechanism:agent:activity:intent:setting) allows the assembly of a clear, concise, easily usable, nad extensible format for representing the appropriate level of detail for nomenclature or classification.
  • (9) Illustrated by data derived from the endocrine system it could be demonstrated that at least the following requirements have to be fulfilled when using historical control data for the interpretation of animal studies: The main and basic requirement is the utilization of standardized diagnostic criteria and a systematized nomenclature for all data which should be compared.
  • (10) A standard genetic map gives distance from pter in centimorgans (cM), uses the international nomenclature for assigned loci, is sex-specific, and allows as well as possible for interference and typing errors.
  • (11) The Problem-Oriented Record (POR) does not have a standardized nomenclature or criteria; and the Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG) approach was organized mainly for fiscal goals.
  • (12) Because of the similarities, and because of the uniform nomenclature for human T-cell leukemia (lymphotropic) viruses adopted at the first Cold Spring Harbor Meeting on HTLV (19, 79), this newly discovered virus associated with AIDS as HTLV-III was named HTLV-III.
  • (13) It is still difficult to apply for material reasons such as the small number of physiotherapists and the lack of inscription in the Social Security nomenclature.
  • (14) For many years the classification and nomenclature of these organisms have been confused, but recent studies have clarified the situation considerably.
  • (15) These data and alpha interferon nomenclature are summarized in table form.
  • (16) In this note is recommended a unified nomenclature for allotypes and variants of human complement factor B, which was approved by the Nomenclature Committee of the International Union of Immunological Societies (IUIS).
  • (17) The definition and classification of the anatomical structures and divisions are in agreement with the standard textbooks of anatomy, and the nomenclature is that of the Nomina Anatomica of 1965.
  • (18) These results suggest that problem nomenclature should include DSM-III diagnoses.
  • (19) Conventions for nomenclature of structural elements and a standard secondary structure representation for group I introns have been established by workers in the field.
  • (20) A 56-component isocratic method for the study of the kynurenine system in Huntington's Disease (HD) is presented as an indication of the analytical definitions and nomenclature used to qualify an n-ELC procedure, and an indication of the implications of multiparameter data bases on data handling and experimental design.

Terminology


Definition:

  • (n.) The doctrine of terms; a theory of terms or appellations; a treatise on terms.
  • (n.) The terms actually used in any business, art, science, or the like; nomenclature; technical terms; as, the terminology of chemistry.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) These included: 1) association of infectious processes with other laboratory results; 2) a feeling of integration with the patient and health care team; and 3) the introduction of medical terminology.
  • (2) Certain terminologies in vogue add further to the confusion.
  • (3) The terminology of the pericardial sinuses and recesses has been inconsistent, and the authors propose a nomenclature for standardizing the names of the recesses of the serous pericardium.
  • (4) The author states the terminology to be used in impedancemetry according to the different probe tone frequencies of the clinical impedancemeters and the different acoustic stimulations systems in order to obtain the acoustico-facial reflex.
  • (5) After a review of the bibliography on the subject of eccrine sweat gland carcinomas, the authors emphasize the confusing terminology used for the designation of these cases and the difficulties for a correct clinical and histological diagnosis of these tumors.
  • (6) All specimens were classified using the terminology of Azzopardi.
  • (7) A review of terminology is undertaken to present the reader with the distinguishing features of the personality disorder versus the anxiety disorder.
  • (8) The main problems are the lack of a uniform terminology and the fact that there is little unanimity concerning definitions and what may be included under individual syndromic rubrics.
  • (9) In this part of the chapter we have used new terminology and developed a new system for classification of sleep disorders in children.
  • (10) Terminology widely used in the nursing literature is clarified and research studies that address the quality of nursing care are reviewed.
  • (11) Because of the many disciplines involved in treatment, differences in terminology have surfaced.
  • (12) The terminology "flossing cleft" is suggested by the authors to describe linear or V-shaped interdental marginal tissue deformities that result from dental floss-induced injury.
  • (13) A desirable terminology, therefore, is one that is familiar to molecular biologists and can facilitate comparisons with other systems--immune, endocrine, nervous--where similar methods and terms are in use.
  • (14) The terminology indicates the name of the main vessel followed by the name of the recurrent vessel both combined in an adjective.
  • (15) Based on the clinical and operative findings in sixty-eight knees with acute tears of the medial compartment and cruciate ligaments, a standardized terminology and classification of knee ligament instability is presented.
  • (16) Terminological ambiguity is discussed, along with the detailed clinical, radiological, and operative presentations of this rare condition.
  • (17) The flexible design of the thesaurus facilitates frequent revision and addition of new terminology.
  • (18) A seven-word terminology quiz made up of words from the CUE form was also enclosed.
  • (19) This report agrees with Loney and Bloem (1987) that there is no consistency in the use of terminology for velopharyngeal function disorders.
  • (20) To determine mothers' level of comprehension of terminology used by health care providers when discussing the care of a newborn baby.