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DOI: 10.24075/medet.2026.017
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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Euphemisms in medical discourse: the role of the latin language and ethical aspects of communication

Krotova MA
About authors

Yaroslavl State Medical University, Yaroslavl, Russia

Correspondence should be addressed: Marina A. Krotova
Revolutsionnaya Str., 5, Yaroslavl, 150000, Россия; ur.liam@aniram-avotork

Received: 2026-06-20 Accepted: 2026-06-25 Published online: 2026-07-06
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