Cross-Linguistic Patterns in Language and Medicine

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a common cross-linguistic pattern in the way that languages talk about illness?

  1. The use of metaphors to describe symptoms and diseases
  2. The use of euphemisms to avoid talking about taboo topics
  3. The use of specialized vocabulary to describe medical conditions
  4. The use of grammatical constructions to express the patient's perspective
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