Scientific report in ophthalmology: the use of Greek and Latin words

ABSTRACT

Scientific research in ophthalmology is a dynamic process usually delivered by means of written reports. Greek and Latin words are commonly used in scientific writing. This paper points out some issues related to the clarity, objectivity and precision of writing and offers a short glossary of terms from Greek and Latin languages which are commonly used in scientific writing.

Keywords: Ophthalmology; Research reports; Writing; Terminology

RESUMO

A pesquisa de conhecimentos no campo da oftalmologia constitui processo dinâmico que requer divulgação, em especial por meio de relatos escritos. A redação científica vale-se da terminologia greco-latina. Discutem-se aspectos referentes à clareza, objetividade e precisão da escrita e oferece-se glossário sucinto desses termos aplicados a textos científicos.

Descritores: Oftalmologia; Relatórios de pesquisa; Redação; Terminologia

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