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Multilingual LSP (Language for Specific Purposes) dictionaries are especially useful for learners, as they serve not only as the source of information required to build field-specific vocabulary and perform adequate translation from one language to another, but also as a potential source of professional knowledge. It is hard to underestimate the importance of LSP dictionaries for medical translation and interpretation—key services that help healthcare professionals to establish mutual confidence with patients who speak another language and deliver high-quality care. The significance is even higher in case of medical tourism, which is commonly understood as the overseas travel for the purpose of treatment and care. The Asia-Pacific region currently dominates the market and South Korea attracts special attention, due to availability of advanced medical technologies, wide range of provided services, and highly experienced healthcare professionals. During the screening (or medical examination), the patient is usually assisted by a coordinator—the member of the hospital staff who has adequate command of the patient’s native language. In our research we discuss the empirical approach to the development of the multilingual learner’s LSP dictionary that can be used in training of medical coordinators, thematic domains, and conceptualise dictionary macro- and microstructure.
