Medical Terminology
Medical Terminology
NURSING X 400
This course covers principles of medical terminologies through word roots, abbreviations, and related anatomy and body systems. Students develop medical vocabulary applicable to all specialties of medicine.
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What you can learn.
What you can learn.
Define the word roots and combining forms used to describe the organs and structures
Define suffixes and prefixes in medical words
Build and analyze medical words
Interpret the meaning of new medical words by defining the elements
Master pronunciation and spelling of medical terms from class lectures, handouts, and assignments
Identify body systems and terms that describe procedures and diseases
About This Course
This course highlights key principles of medical terminologies through word roots, medical abbreviations, and related body systems. Students develop medical vocabulary applicable to all specialties of medicine and a basic understanding of anatomy and major body systems. The use of medical dictionaries, Internet sites, and other modern technologies are introduced for support.