xenomedicineとは 意味・読み方・使い方

語源

xeno- +‎ medicine

名詞

xenomedicine (uncountable)

1. (science fiction, まれに) The study and practice of medicine involving alien species.
   • 2000, Diane Duane, Doctor's Orders

     There had been people studying xenomedicine in the same class as the two of them who turned out not to have been particularly well fitted for it. Well, he thought, better they should find out in training, rather than in practicing on a patient.

   • 2012, Barbara Hambly, Crossboard

     You seem to be the first person in the history of xenomedicine who's simply been bitten by a yagghorth instead of disassembled into component pieces.”

   • 2015, Christopher L. Bennett, Rise of the Federation: Uncertain Logic

     “I understand, Tobin. Being joined is a great responsibility.” Dax stared, flushing with panic. “You . . . you know?” “Don't look so surprised. I'm an expert in xenomedicine and I've been around the quadrant once or twice.