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Le rôle du référent en terminologie

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Summary:This study explores the notion of referent in terminology, focusing on body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). We delve into the relationship between object, concept, referent, and term, highlighting their interdependence and their impact on the perception of this pathology. With a questionnaire, we analyze the denominative variants of BDD and examine how these terms shape the mental representations of this medical condition, often generating negative connotations.
Main Authors:Vezzani, Federica
Other Authors:Costa, Rute
Subject:Referent Term Connotation Denominative variation Body dysmorphic disorder
Year:2024
Country:Portugal
Document type:article
Access type:open access
Associated institution:Universidade Nova de Lisboa
Language:French
Origin:Repositório Institucional da UNL
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Summary:This study explores the notion of referent in terminology, focusing on body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). We delve into the relationship between object, concept, referent, and term, highlighting their interdependence and their impact on the perception of this pathology. With a questionnaire, we analyze the denominative variants of BDD and examine how these terms shape the mental representations of this medical condition, often generating negative connotations.