This article explores the intersection between the language of medicine and the art of medical poetry. It focuses on how specialized medical terminology is integrated into poetic discourse to convey complex physical, emotional, and psychological experiences. The study highlights the historical roots of medical poetry in Eastern traditions, particularly in the works of Avicenna and other classical physicians who expressed therapeutic knowledge through verse. It also discusses the stylistic, lexical, and metaphorical elements used in medical poetry to humanize clinical language, support emotional healing, and offer aesthetic value. The paper concludes that medical poetry not only serves as a cultural artifact but also contributes to the broader field of medical humanities by linking science with spirituality, intellect with emotion.

Medical language, medical poetry, poetic therapy, Avicenna

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