Dictionary turns Aboriginal words into good health (fwd link)

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Dictionary turns Aboriginal words into good health

By Iskhandar Razak

Updated Wed Sep 8, 2010 11:23am AEST
Australia

The first dictionary translating anatomical and medical terms from English
to an ancient Aboriginal language has been published.

The dictionary, which has taken six years to complete, translates over 200
terms into Yolngu Matha, the main language used in east Arnhem Land in the
Northern Territory.

Access full article below:
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/09/08/3005808.htm
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