Graves Disease and Hyperthyroidism WikiProject:Definition Genre
This page describes the Definition Genre, a specific type of Wiki Genre.
[edit] Purpose
To describe what a term means and how it is used by the community.
[edit] Common Elements
Definitions are brief descriptions of the meaning of a specific word, phrase, or acronym. They are written in the third person. They may describe what special significance the term has to members of the community. They may also include examples of how the word is used by the community and how to pronounce it.
On a Wiki it is recommended that each definition be created as a separate page, although they can be listed in alphabetical order on a master page. This allows people to link to each word's definition from within another page, rather than linking to a large list of all definitions.
[edit] Examples
- Medterms dictionary - one popular example of an online medical dictionary intended for medical practitioners
- GIST Support glossary - includes definitions of terms related to GIST. Unlike some medical dictionaries intended for doctors, these definitions often include comments for GIST patients.