Metaphors of Human Disease Names in Indonesian

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10.2991/978-2-38476-404-4_7How to use a DOI?

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metaphors; human disease names; Indonesian

Abstract

This study explores the use of metaphors in the naming of human diseases in the Indonesian language. By examining common disease names and their metaphorical meanings, this research identifies patterns in how Indonesians conceptualize illnesses through metaphorical frameworks. The findings reveal that disease names often draw from animal and plant elements, symbolically representing symptoms, causes, or effects of diseases. These metaphors not only simplify complex medical conditions but also provide insights into societal perceptions of health, illness, and the human body. Understanding these metaphorical constructions enriches our comprehension of the interplay between language and health discourse in Indonesian society.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - A. Syihabuddin Aniq Jimly
AU  - I Dewa Putu Wijana
AU  - Aris Munandar
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/05/15
TI  - Metaphors of Human Disease Names in Indonesian
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference Entitled Language, Literary, and Cultural Studies (ICONLATERALS 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 72
EP  - 78
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-404-4_7
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-404-4_7
ID  - Jimly2025
ER  -