Glossary and Definitions: Publications and Resources
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| Title of Document | Paper Author | Peer Review | Preface / Postface | Publication Type | Publish Date | Updated / Revised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Understanding Panzootics: Definition and Implications for Animal and Human Health | Ian C. Langtree | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | Research Paper | 2025/01/16 | 2025/02/07 | |
| List of Generation Names by Year and Definition | Ian C. Langtree | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | Informative | 2023/02/27 | 2025/02/27 | |
| Human Diseases and Disorders Acronyms | Ian C. Langtree | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | Informative | 2020/06/06 | 2025/02/27 | |
| Diversability: What Does the Word Mean? | Ian C. Langtree | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | Informative | 2019/03/23 | 2025/03/24 | |
| List of Healthcare and Medical Acronyms | Ian C. Langtree | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | Glossaries, Definitions | 2019/03/21 | 2025/02/27 | |
| Definitions of Human Brain Components | Ian C. Langtree | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | Glossaries, Definitions | 2017/12/21 | 2025/02/27 | |
| Common Vocabulary Terms That May Seem The Same But Are Different | Frontiers | Informative | 2017/09/11 | 2024/06/01 | ||
| Glossary of Adaptive & Assistive Technology Terms for Accessibility | Ian C. Langtree | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | Informative | 2016/09/24 | 2025/04/23 | |
| Disability Pride: Defining Identity, Flag Symbolism & Inclusive Impact | Ian C. Langtree | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | Informative | 2015/07/03 | 2025/04/19 | |
| Neurological Diseases and Disorders List | Ian C. Langtree | ✓ Preface | Informative | 2015/04/08 | 2025/02/27 | |
| Bioethics: Definition and Principles | Ian C. Langtree | 2015/02/16 | 2021/09/04 | |||
| Definitions of Telemedicine Fields | Ian C. Langtree | 2015/01/23 | 2023/02/23 | |||
| Post-2015 Development Agenda - Brief Outline and Definition | Ian C. Langtree | 2014/09/23 | 2021/11/07 | |||
| Sheltered Workshops: History and Definition | Thomas C. Weiss | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | Informative | 2014/02/18 | 2025/02/03 | |
| Social Security Disability Terminology List | Ian C. Langtree | 2013/06/06 | 2021/11/11 | |||
| ADA Accessibility Glossary: Key Terms for Inclusive Design Compliance | Ian C. Langtree | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | Glossaries, Definitions | 2013/06/05 | 2025/04/23 | |
| Hospital Departments List and Section Definitions | Ian C. Langtree | ✓ Preface | Informative | 2013/03/06 | 2025/02/19 | |
| Hemiplegia Definition and Information | Thomas C. Weiss | 2012/01/24 | 2021/10/24 | |||
| What is Disability Adjusted Life Year (DALY) | Ian C. Langtree | 2011/11/07 | 2021/12/05 | |||
| Disability or Disabled? Which Term is Right? | Ian C. Langtree | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | Informative | 2011/09/01 | 2025/05/17 | |
| What is Paraplegia: Paraplegic Facts and Definition | Ian C. Langtree | Informative | 2010/10/09 | 2023/08/19 | ||
| What is Quadriplegia: Quadriplegic Facts and Definition | Ian C. Langtree | Informative | 2010/09/26 | 2023/08/19 | ||
| Models of Disability: Types and Definitions | Ian C. Langtree | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | Informative | 2010/09/10 | 2025/04/23 | |
| AAIDD Definition of Intellectual Disability | American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) | Yes | ✓ Preface | Awareness, Appreciation | 2010/09/07 | 2025/02/13 |
| Glossary of Stairlift Terms for Accessibility Needs | Ian C. Langtree | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | Informative | 2010/06/30 | 2025/04/23 | |
| Understanding Disability: Global Definitions, Rights, and Societal Impacts | Ian C. Langtree | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | Glossaries, Definitions | 2009/12/23 | 2025/04/23 | |
| Definition of Back Pain Terms | Lawrence Gold | 2009/09/05 | 2022/02/09 | |||
| Definition of Online Copyright Materials | Ian C. Langtree | 2009/05/01 | 2023/02/19 | |||
| Comprehensive Glossary of Dental Terms and Definitions | Ian C. Langtree | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | Glossaries, Definitions | 2009/03/17 | 2025/05/11 | |
| Prostate Glossary of Definitions | Ian C. Langtree | 2009/02/18 | 2023/02/27 | |||
| Glossary of US Veteran Affairs Definitions | Ian C. Langtree | 2009/02/17 | 2023/02/25 | |||
| Glossary of Environmental Health Terms | Ian C. Langtree | 2009/02/17 | 2023/02/25 | |||
| Medical vs. Social Models: Redefining Disability Today | Ian C. Langtree | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | Informative | 2009/01/15 | 2025/06/14 | |
| Definition of the ADA | Joseph Devine | 2009/01/14 | 2009/01/22 | |||
| Definition of Sensory Integration | April Merrilee, MA, OTR | 2009/01/13 | 2019/03/22 | |||
| Definitions and Pronunciation of Medical Terminology | Ian C. Langtree | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | Glossaries, Definitions | 2009/01/11 | 2025/02/27 | |
| List of Phobias: Definitions and Descriptions | Ian C. Langtree | 2009/01/11 | 2023/12/01 | |||
| Glossary of Gerontology Terms and Definitions | Ian C. Langtree | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | Glossaries, Definitions | 2009/01/11 | 2025/02/27 | |
| Special Education Acronyms and Their Meanings | Ian C. Langtree | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | Glossaries, Definitions | 2008/12/31 | 2025/02/27 | |
| List of Types of Cancer and Tumors in Humans | Ian C. Langtree | Informative | 2008/12/30 | 2023/12/25 | ||
| Caregiver (Carer) Glossary of Terms and Their Meanings | Ian C. Langtree | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | Glossaries, Definitions | 2008/12/10 | 2025/02/27 |
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